Portugal continues to strengthen its position as a leading travel destination as new research shows the country ranking among the most attractive places for international tourists planning spring holidays. A recent visitor sentiment analysis covering ten key global markets found strong interest in Portugal, placing it among the top destinations in Southern Europe. The study […]
Portugal has announced the largest train procurement in the country’s history as the government moves forward with an ambitious plan to modernize the national rail system. Infrastructure and Housing Minister Miguel Pinto Luz confirmed that nearly 200 new trains will be acquired for the state railway operator CP in a program valued at approximately €1.8 […]
Portugal will soon require Brazilian nationals applying for Portuguese visas to submit their applications in person, marking the end of a postal submission system that had been introduced during the Covid 19 pandemic. The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that from 17 April 2026 all Brazilian applicants seeking either a Schengen short stay visa […]
Energy company Repsol has announced a new strategic investment plan worth up to €10 billion for the period between 2026 and 2028, reinforcing its commitment to the Iberian energy market and strengthening its presence in Portugal. The updated strategy highlights the region as a central pillar of the company’s long term growth, with more than […]
Efforts to establish a direct air link between Lisbon and Hong Kong have returned to the spotlight after renewed discussions between Portuguese representatives and Hong Kong airport officials. Industry figures say such a route could strengthen economic ties between Europe and Asia but warn that the financial risks may be too high for airlines to […]
Portugal’s government is preparing a major upgrade to railway infrastructure in the Alentejo region, including plans to modernise key lines and create a new rail connection to Beja Air Base. The proposal was presented Secretary of State for Infrastructure Hugo Espírito Santo during a parliamentary hearing focused on the Casa Branca Beja railway line. Authorities […]
A major paleontological discovery has been made along Portugal’s southern coastline after researchers uncovered fossilized remains of ancient whales on Galé beach in the municipality of Grândola. The fossils, believed to be approximately 10 million years old, include partial skeletons of two primitive whales that once inhabited the region during the Miocene epoch. Experts say […]
Portugal is placing high speed rail at the center of its national transport strategy as passenger demand continues to grow across the country’s railway network. CP Comboios de Portugal has announced that high speed rail development will be a key focus of its strategy between 2026 and 2032 following a record year for rail travel. […]
Portugal recorded a dramatic rise in the sale of medications designed to treat obesity during 2025, reflecting a sharp increase in demand for new pharmaceutical treatments that help patients manage weight and related health conditions. Pharmacy sector data shows that more than half a million packages of obesity related medication were sold last year, marking […]
Rental prices in Portugal declined 1.4 percent in February compared to the previous month, offering a brief pause after sustained increases throughout much of 2025. According to the latest data from real estate platform idealista, the national median rent now stands at 16.2 euros per square metre, moving further away from the historic peak of […]
