The Government has launched an official account on the social network TikTok as part of “a strategy to modernise government communication”, which aims to “strengthen proximity to young people”, “simplify complex issues” and combat misinformation.

Often the story of an abandoned animal. 

The Portuguese are among those who will start paying more for Netflix this Wednesday. The increase in monthly payments can reach two euros per month for those who sign up for the most expensive plan.

6 fully renovated 1-bedroom apartments overlooking the resort pool.

The Portuguese real estate market registered a growth of 51% in 2024, reaching an investment volume of 2,387 million euros, according to data from Savills. 

Denis Law, the club’s third highest scorer in history, has died following a long-term illness.

Is the rain here to stay?

The Portuguese company Critical TechWorks (CTW) is playing a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge technology for the BMW Group, solidifying Portugal’s influence in the global automotive sector. 

The number of applications for Portuguese nationality “has increased considerably” and in the last six years more than 1.4 million applications have been submitted, according to the Secretary of State for Justice.

TAP transported 16.1 million passengers over the past year, a growth of 1.6% compared to 2023, which was mainly due to routes in North America, but also in Brazil.

The Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE) has inspected 150 economic operators, which resulted in the initiation of 21 administrative offence proceedings and the suspension of the activity of one establishment.

The secretary-general of the PS, Pedro Nuno Santos, has stated that the “nationality of criminals” is not relevant, stressing that the fundamental thing is “relentless” action against crime, to ensure the country’s security.

The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) registered between 00:00 and 07:00 today 71 occurrences due to heavy rain and wind, most of them flooding.

The fire that broke out on Tuesday (21 January) night and destroyed a restaurant on Cabana do Pescador Beach, in Costa da Caparica, Almada municipality, was declared under control at 00:10 today.

Major sporting events, wine tourism and gastronomy are the focus for Turismo do Algarve at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), which is taking place between Wednesday and Sunday, in Madrid.

The municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia has launched an online mobility platform, MOB+, which provides information on transport and traffic in real-time.

200 of the 308 Portuguese municipalities, will return to their habitants, whether partially or fully 5% of personal income tax paid to the municipality.

With its stunning scenery and, most importantly, its relaxed pace of life, this island paradise is the ideal winter retreat.

Quintela + Penalva real estate agency expects to double the number of North American clients by 2025.

Feel overwhelmed by UPFs? Don’t be, says nutritionist Delicia Bale, you can handle them.

British authorities intend to increase the price of Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) for the United Kingdom by 60%, a measure that, according to IATA, represents a “self-inflicted blow to the competitiveness of tourism” in the country.

Sunday 26th January: Bike ride starting in Loulé.

A Portuguese movement wants the Government to tax up to 100% on real estate bought by non-residents, from countries outside the European Union (EU), to be the same as the rules in Spain.

The Deputy Secretary of State for the Presidency, Rui Armindo Freitas, has said that Portugal is asserting itself as one of the last moderate countries in Europe, looking at the integration of migrants as a great opportunity, but with clear rules.

Movement at Madeira International Airport remains restricted today due to adverse weather conditions, with flights diverted and cancelled.

The Parish Council of Portimão has reached an agreement with Telpark, a leader in regulated parking services and car parks, to launch a price reduction campaign in the Praça Alameda da República car park managed by the company in the municipality. 

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More than half of Lisbon residents who participated in a survey on energy poverty reported sometimes feeling thermal discomfort at home, both in summer and winter.

Santarém City Council is developing a project for the regeneration of the riverfront, with the aim of “returning the Tagus River to the city and the municipality”, announced the mayor, João Leite.

Owned by Ramón Lopez, the former chairman of Time Warner Music, Monte Rei Golf & Country Club has been sold to Arrow Global.

The new generation of the Dacia Sandero will arrive in 2027 and brings new features. 

Martinhal Sagres has been honoured for its social and economic impact on the region by the Vila do Bispo Municipality

The president of Chega, André Ventura, has stated that he agrees with the mass deportation of irregular immigrants proposed by US President Donald Trump, which could include the expulsion of thousands of Portuguese citizens.

The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has given a speech calling for peace, climate action, dialogue and multilateralism, asking the world not to resign itself, to Trump.

The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) recorded between 00:00 and 07:00 today 173 occurrences due to heavy rain and wind, without causing casualties, most of them floods in the Algarve and the northern region.

Monte Gordo will once again have a Tourism office at the beginning of 2025. The facility will be located on Avenida Infante Dom Henrique.

More than half of companies (56%) consider that the national minimum wage of 1,020 euros planned for 2028 “is bearable”. 

The monthly payment for a home loan rose again last year: it grew 11.5% to €404, the highest value recorded by the INE.

Camping-Car Park has announced the opening of a service and parking area for motorhomes (ASA) in Lavos (Figueira da Foz), the largest outside France.

ANA Aeroportos de Portugal expects to open the new Lisbon airport in mid-2037, or, with optimisations to the schedule to be negotiated with the Government, at the end of 2036, according to the initial report.

Common age-related problems include presbyopia, cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.