José Carlos Rolo, former mayor of Albufeira and a long standing figure in Algarve local politics, has died at the age of 70 after being admitted to Faro Hospital, a source from the Social Democratic Party confirmed. Rolo stepped down from the leadership of Albufeira City Council following the most recent local elections, in which […]
Portugal’s immigration authority has begun summoning immigrants to attend new in person appointments to verify documentation as part of residence permit applications and renewals. The measure has been announced AIMA and applies to foreign nationals who have already submitted requests and are now required to confirm their information face to face. According to the agency, […]
Portugal has elected a new president in a decisive runoff vote that delivered a landslide victory to moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro, while also confirming the growing influence of the country’s far right movement. The result marks a clear endorsement of centrist politics a majority of voters, even as populist forces continue to gain ground. […]
Portugal closed 2025 with a modest increase in exports of goods, while imports expanded at a significantly faster pace, according to new data released Instituto Nacional de Estatistica. The figures point to growing pressure on the country’s trade balance and underline the impact of energy products and refinery disruptions on external trade performance. Official data […]
Rede Expressos has announced a temporary nationwide fare reduction of up to 15 percent on journeys to several regions most affected Storm Kristin, as part of a broader effort to support mobility and relief operations. The measure applies to trips from anywhere in the country to destinations including Leiria, Marinha Grande, Pombal, Fátima, Castelo Branco, […]
Viseu is hosting the winter edition of Dão no Mercado, a three day event that places the gastronomy and wines of the Dão region at the centre of the city’s historic core. Taking place at Mercado 2 de Maio from Friday evening through Sunday, the initiative brings together local producers, chefs and musicians in a […]
Weather conditions across mainland Portugal began to stabilise on Tuesday morning as Storm Kristin moved eastward toward Spain, easing its grip on much of the country after a night of severe weather. Meteorological authorities indicated that while strong winds were still being felt in southern and inland districts, the worst of the storm had passed […]
Environmental organisations have called for the rejection of a proposed wind hybridisation project linked to the Alcoutim Photovoltaic Power Plant in the northeast of the Algarve, arguing that revised plans fail to address serious ecological and social concerns. The Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds stated that the reformulated proposal, currently under public consultation, […]
Storm Kristin swept across Portugal overnight, bringing intense rainfall, strong winds, and unstable sea conditions that disrupted transport networks and power supply across several regions. Weather authorities placed large parts of the country under red and orange alerts during the early hours, with northern and central districts experiencing the strongest gusts. Snowfall was reported in […]
Portugal’s public security police have identified around 900 foreign nationals living in 56 illegal residences in Porto, highlighting growing concerns about overcrowded housing and irregular immigration in the country’s second-largest city. The findings were disclosed in the PSP’s 2025 report on efforts to address illegal immigration, released as the government faces criticism over its broader […]
