Portugal is still importing around five percent of its liquefied natural gas from Russia through the Port of Sines, according to the country’s Minister of Environment and Energy, as the European Union moves toward a full phase out of Russian energy supplies. Maria da Graça Carvalho confirmed that the remaining imports are linked to a […]
Portugal is set to witness one of the most significant astronomical events in its modern history on 12 August 2026, when the largest total solar eclipse in more than a century will be visible across the country. Scientists confirm that this will be the most extensive total eclipse observed in Portugal since 1912, making it […]
The Portuguese Government is preparing new legislation that would require prisoners to participate in forest cleaning and land maintenance as part of structured prison work programs aimed at preventing wildfires. The proposal is included in the draft Criminal Policy Law for the 2025 to 2027 period and forms part of a broader strategy to reduce […]
The Portuguese state has secured nearly €11 million following the auction of a luxury villa seized from former Congolese minister Gilbert Ondongo. The high end property, located in Quinta da Marinha in Cascais, was sold for €10,953,499.55 after competitive bidding. The sale was conducted the Asset Administration Secretariat of the Ministry of Justice as part […]
Portugal has formally launched the tender for the second public-private partnership of the Porto to Lisbon high-speed rail line, marking a significant step forward in one of the country’s most ambitious transport infrastructure projects. The new phase covers the Oiã to Soure section and represents a major investment in national rail modernisation. The project, led […]
Lisbon’s startup cafés are no strangers to bold claims about the future of finance, yet this week the loudest idea sounds surprisingly dull. Founders and early-stage builders are openly asking whether boring tokens might quietly run the future economy. In a scene once fueled hype cycles and viral launches, the shift toward calm, structured digital […]
Artists from across Portugal are mobilising in a series of concerts, exhibitions and fundraising initiatives to support communities affected the recent severe storms that caused widespread damage in several regions. Musicians, visual artists and performers are joining forces to raise funds for local associations working on recovery and reconstruction efforts. In Lisbon, the Damas venue […]
British citizens who hold dual nationality have been warned they could be denied boarding on flights and other transport services to the United Kingdom if they do not present a valid British passport. The measure, set to take effect on 25 February 2026, has raised concerns among expatriates and frequent travellers departing from countries such […]
Portugal’s Constitutional Affairs Committee has admitted a new petition calling for the dissolution of the political party Chega, adding it to ongoing proceedings linked to a separate initiative with similar objectives. The move ensures the latest petition will be considered alongside a previously accepted proposal that is already scheduled for parliamentary debate. The admissibility report, […]
Portugal has recorded its lowest ever position in the Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 48th worldwide in the 2025 edition of the annual assessment published Transparency International. The country received 56 points, confirming a downward trend that has intensified over the past four years and placing it behind several countries that previously ranked lower. The index, […]
