Earth News Portugal introduces refund scheme for recycled bottles and cans Portugal has one of the lowest utilisation rates for recycled materials in the EU, at only three per cent in 2024. 10/04/2026
Europe News Hundreds of motorcyclists join priest in Portugal's Easter on wheels Hundreds of bikers joined Father Avelino in Sintra for the 19th Easter motorcycle procession, blending Catholic tradition with roaring engines. 06/04/2026
Europe News Government announces fuel discounts and housing incentives After this morning’s cabinet meeting, Portugal’s prime minister addressed the nation to unveil exceptional fuel subsidies linked to the war in the Middle East, and housing measures too. A VAT cut was ruled out. 27/03/2026
Europe News American "killer drone" to be assembled at Lajes base The MQ-9 Reaper drones should have already arrived at the Lajes base where they will be assembled, but before they do, Portugal wants to know more: what the technical elements of the drones are, the certificates of the pilots who will operate them and the area planned for mooring in the event of an emergency. 27/03/2026
Europe News Catholic Church to pay €1.6 million to sexual abuse victims Portugal's bishops and religious orders have announced that they will pay 1.6 million euros in financial compensation to victims of sexual abuse. 26/03/2026
Portugal Student protests in Portugal against government Higher education students across the country mark Student’s Day today with a march through Lisbon, demanding affordable housing, an end to tuition fees and more investment in social support. 24/03/2026
Travel News Portugal launches European app to speed up border controls With the arrival of the high season and the implementation of the new EES (Entry/Exit System) still causing some delays at borders, the European Union has launched an application that allows you to pre-register your data up to 72 hours before travelling. 17/03/2026
Food and Drink Gin genies: British couple claim world's largest gin collection A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1,000, but the private collection already tops 2,000. Their unique “Gin Library” is the brainchild of a pair who chose to make the Azores their home. 17/03/2026
Travel News 'Trend da Rocinha' arrives in Portugal and even the PSP has joined in If you're paying attention to social media, you've probably come across a series of videos of people walking to a chair and waving to a drone as it moves away and shows an incredible aerial view of Rio de Janeiro. The trend started in Brazil's largest favela and has now reached Portugal. 17/03/2026
Climate Is nuclear power the solution to Portugal's energy independence? Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected. 12/03/2026
Earth News Flooded and unprepared: Portugal storms reveal climate planning gaps The devastation of recent storms has sparked questions about how cities are being built and planned in the face of climate change. 13/02/2026
Travel News Who is to blame for Lisbon airport's chaotic border queues? Portuguese police unions have warned that government pressure to reduce airport queues is forcing the use of simplified border checks that bypass security databases. 08/12/2025
Economy Property bubbles: Where in Europe are houses the most overpriced? A new European Commission report published on Tuesday shows that house prices in Portugal are among the highest in Europe, with tourism and the crisis in the construction sector being the main factors. 16/10/2025