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 […]
Portos de Sines e do Algarve has begun maintenance dredging operations at the port of Portimão, aiming to reinforce its capacity to safely receive cruise ships ahead of the upcoming season. The intervention, which started on 1 March, is designed to secure the necessary depth for maritime operations and enhance the port’s overall efficiency. According […]
The Irish Portuguese Business Network will host a major sustainability conference in Lisbon on 17 March, bringing together experts, investors and environmental advocates to discuss the future of the ocean economy. The event will take place at the Oriente Green Campus of Universidade Europeia and is free to attend, although online registration is required. This […]
Adverse weather conditions have disrupted air traffic at Madeira International Airport, leading to 20 flight cancellations and at least one aircraft diversion as strong winds continue to affect the eastern part of the island. According to operational updates from ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, both arrivals and departures were impacted on February 27 after forecasts indicated […]
Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams is set to return to Portugal in November with two live performances scheduled in Porto and Lisbon, promoter Live Nation confirmed as part of his upcoming European tour. The concerts will take place at the Pavilhão Rosa Mota in Porto on November 17 and at the MEO Arena in Lisbon […]
A new high end residential development in the Algarve is set to enter the market under the exclusive representation of Piquet Realty Portugal, reinforcing Vilamoura’s position as one of Portugal’s most sought after luxury property destinations. The project, named Nobilus, will be developed in the centre of Vilamoura, close to the marina, beaches and several […]
