Porto has emerged as one of Europe’s most sought after New Year’s Eve destinations, with Brazilian travellers playing a leading role in driving hotel demand. As the year draws to a close, occupancy rates in several hotels across the city range from 65% to full capacity, highlighting the strength of international tourism and Porto’s growing […]
Drivers travelling between Portugal’s major cities will face higher motorway costs from the start of the new year, adding to broader concerns about transport affordability. Toll prices on two of the country’s busiest routes are set to rise from January 1, affecting both commuters and long distance travellers at a time when household budgets remain […]
Portugal will begin the new year ranked sixth in the world according to the latest update from FIFA, a position confirmed on 22 December. On paper, it is a strong result that keeps the national team firmly among the global elite. In practice, it reflects a season filled with contrast, defined success on one stage, […]
A single penalty at the Estádio da Luz is often enough to shape a title race, but for those following Famalicão’s rise this season, the scoreline only told part of the story. The Minho club suffered a narrow away defeat against Benfica, yet the performance underlined why Famalicão are increasingly viewed as one of the […]
The Primeira Liga returns from its winter pause with a fixture that immediately sharpens focus in Lisbon. Under the floodlights at Alvalade, Sporting CP welcome Casa Pia in a match that places two very different objectives side side. For Sporting, the restart is about momentum in a tightly contested title race. For Casa Pia, it […]
The temporary suspension of border control systems for non EU citizens at Lisbon Airport has triggered sharp political backlash, with opposition figures accusing the government of failing to plan adequately for airport security and passenger management. The issue has quickly escalated into a broader debate about competence, preparedness, and public safety at one of Portugal’s […]
Electric vehicle drivers travelling between Lisbon and the Algarve are set to benefit from a major upgrade in charging infrastructure along one of Portugal’s most important highways. Energy company Galp has significantly reinforced its electric charging network on the A2 motorway expanding facilities at the Alcácer do Sal and Aljustrel service stations. The upgrade introduces […]
High above the winding streets of Lisbon, in the historic Graça district, stands a church that feels as though it has been quietly observing the city for centuries. The Church and Convent of Graça sits beside one of Lisbon’s most popular viewpoints, offering sweeping views over rooftops, the river, and the glowing sunsets that draw […]
Authorities have announced the temporary suspension of the European border control system for non EU citizens at Lisbon Airport, a move that will remain in effect for the next three months. The decision comes as part of an operational adjustment aimed at easing pressure on airport infrastructure while ensuring that security and passenger flow are […]
Residents of Lisbon will see a small rise in their monthly water bills starting January 1, 2026, following an announcement the city’s main water supplier. For most domestic customers, the increase will amount to around 17 cents per month, a change that officials describe as limited but necessary to support long term service sustainability. While […]
