The Portugal News

The first trip of the 2025 Christmas Edition of the Vouga Historical Train is on December 7, but it will be available every Saturday and Sunday until January 4, 2026.

Parliament has recommended that the Government take measures to preserve the classified heritage of Lagos, namely the city walls, according to a resolution published in the Diário da República (Official Gazette).

The first advanced crash-test dummy modelled on a female body has been approved. 

The SNS 24 Helpline will integrate, by the end of the year, a callback system and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions dedicated to situations of acute respiratory illness. 

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Everyone Wants To Rule The World by Ace Atkins and The Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers.A traitorous kids book and a handful of gripping thrillers to sink into…

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has received a 50 million Canadian dollar donation to create a new early cancer-detection research centre.

The Salt and Arts Nativity Scene, with 12 tons of salt and a thousand figures, has been inaugurated at Casa do Sal, in Castro Marim, marking the beginning of Christmas celebrations in the municipality.

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Brazil’s government has issued ordinances to recognise 10 new Indigenous lands, making 21 the total number of Indigenous territories officially recognised.

Next week fuel prices are expected to drop again. 

In Johannesburg, artists are transforming trash removed from the Jukskei River into public sculptures. 

Among the most sought-after destinations in Portugal for the bank holiday weekend, Lisbon leads with 2313 searches and an average price of €174 per night, and Porto comes in second place with 2178 searches and an average price of €125.

Sarcopenia is a disease that affects your muscle mass and strength, and is common amongst older people.

The Green Legacy initiative aims to restore degraded land by planting billions of trees nationwide.

The Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre will introduce four new undergraduate degrees and one new master’s programme in the 2026/2027 academic year, covering fields from Chemical and Biological Engineering to Digital Communication

The Rotary Club Estoi Palace International is proud to announce its support for the project “Healthy Helping Hands”: Community Health & Midwifery Education in Tabanane (Guinea-Bissau).

Along the Costa Vicentina, it is possible to walk through the Trilho dos Pescadores, for a 226,5 kilometres walk.

A French snail farm has reported €90,000 worth of snails stolen. The farm, L’Escargot des Grands Crus, supplies high-end restaurants.

The online travel agency eDreams has analysed data from its platform regarding travel during the upcoming 2025 festive season and concluded that for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Paris continues to be the favourite destination for Portuguese, as it was last year. 

Researchers in Zurich have developed a new iron supplement using plant-based nanoparticles that the body absorbs almost twice as efficiently as standard iron supplements.

More than 200 PSP police officers in the Algarve will retire by 2030, representing about 25 percent of the total personnel of the Faro District Command.

The Compass offers multiple powertrains and has more technology than before, but is it any good?

Scientists in the Netherlands have developed Xiriton, a biobased concrete substitute made from local grasses, volcanic material, shells and seawater.

The Monument to the Discoveries and its surrounding pavement, which includes the Compass Rose, in Lisbon, has been proposed for classification as a Monument of Public Interest, according to an announcement in the Diário da República (Official Gazette).

Over 5,200 people from more than 130 countries became Irish citizens over the weekend at ceremonies in Killarney.

The Letras Lusas book fair in London will feature the presentation this Saturday of a bilingual book that Soraia Mendes wrote after the birth of her son, to explain his Portuguese roots to him.

There is news that passes as simple business announcements, but which in fact reveal profound transformations in the country’s economic direction. 

New research argues that medieval peasants had more sick leave and annual leave than was previously assumed. 

The Tax and Customs Authority (AT) has issued a security alert regarding another false message that is circulating, which improperly uses the name of the Tax Authority.

“Blackout” (Apagão) has been voted as Word of the Year 2025 by almost half of the participants in the initiative promoted by Porto Editora.

The Minister of Housing clarified that this tax reduction will apply to all rental contracts, both new and existing.

Demand for Santa Claus services has decreased by 15% this festive season, according to data from Fixando, a Portuguese online service contracting platform. 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has decided to reinforce its presence in Portugal, presenting an ambitious expansion plan for the next two years that includes the opening of two new hotels in Lisbon and one in the Algarve. 

The hippeastrum can be just as eye-catching.

“The bias is not the most correct; it could have a perverse effect and lead to an even greater increase in rents, at least in an initial stage,” warns the vice-president of AIL.

When integrating into Portuguese life, it is not just about learning the language, it is also about learning history, culture and traditions. 

The Madeira government has decided today to grant a day off on the afternoon of December 23 and on the 24th and 31st, as well as on January 2nd, 2026, due to the Christmas and New Year’s festivities.

The building permit for the construction of the four-star tourist development in Vale do Olival, Armação de Pêra, was issued this Wednesday, December 3rd, according to the Silves City Council.

Sintra City Council will move forward with the project for the Western Ring Road to Cacém, connecting the A16, the IC19 and the Paço de Arcos Road (Oeiras), representing an initial investment exceeding 3 million euros.

From frosted chromes to velvet finishes – here are the trending manicures to try this Christmas.

Obese patients could save up to €1,800 per year with the co-payment of new innovative medications, such as Wegovi and Mounjaro, according to calculations made by the president of the Portuguese Society of Endocrinology.

This December, the heart of Ferragudo will shine brighter than ever before. On Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 3pm to 7pm, the village square – Praça Rainha Dona Leonor – will transform into a festive wonderland for the very first Christmas Charity Event in Ferragudo.

The festive season can be hard for many older adults.

The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has promulgated the decree that alters the regulations governing pharmacy opening hours, but has warned of “several points” that could be difficult to implement.

Acknowledging how challenging a prostate cancer diagnosis can be, specialist nurse Grace Davey from Prostate Cancer UK shared some helpful advice to help men and their families navigate this difficult time.

The Portugal News spoke with Maria José Amich, Executive Director of The Lisbon MBA Católica|Nova, about the programme’s recent international rankings, its long-standing partnership with MIT Sloan, and how its programmes are shaping the next generation of global business leaders. 

The fire that broke out this morning in a smoke extraction duct in the food court area of ​​the Vasco da Gama Shopping Centre in Lisbon, without causing any casualties, was extinguished at 10:00 am.

The National Union of Higher Education (SNESup) has announced that it will join the general strike on December 11, demonstrating against the labour law reform and demanding answers to long-standing demands for better working conditions.

As December settles in with its crisp air, golden lights and a quiet promise of celebrations ahead, the Canary steps forward as a wonderfully refreshing companion, bright, citrus-led and gracefully understated.

Make the most of winter drying with these expert tips.