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Sport

Women's World Cup: Neatherlands beat Vietnam 7-0 as US avoid upset

The Dutch women put seven goals past the Vietnamese, while the US women's team just barely avoid the biggest upset in tournament history.

01/08/2023

Portugal

Pope faces Portugal reckoning next week over church child sex abuse

The pontiff is expected to meet victims of historic abuse as he visits Lisbon for an international Catholic youth rally.

28/07/2023

Experiences

What is the most popular country for digital nomads?

One of the best ways of getting information about becoming a digital nomad is by talking to those who have done it before.

25/07/2023

Eco-Innovation

The Iberian Penisula has a unique approach to fire prevention

An ancient breed of horse and European bison are part of a pioneering project to combat the risk of wildfires in Spain and Portugal. Here’s how.

22/07/2023

Living

Trees retire and pigs go on maternity leave at this farm in Portugal

A regenerative grazing project adapts Portugal’s ancient agrosilvopastoral system of Montado to help boost soil health and support biodiversity

16/07/2023

Travel News

Ranked: The best and worst European countries for expats

A survey of over 12,000 expats reveals the best places to live in Europe if you're looking for a good work-life balance.

11/07/2023

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Portugal follows other EU countries in trying on a 4-day work week

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Portugal is embarking on a 6-month trial of a shorter workweek, in the hopes it will help motivate employees and attract new talent.

06/07/2023

Travel News

Portugal bans loud music on its beaches with fines of up €36,000

Want peace and quiet while you sunbathe? This European country promises sun, sea and silence.

06/07/2023

Business Planet

Are short-term rentals the cause of Porto's housing crisis?

In partnership with The European Commission

Residents of Porto say they're being squeezed out of the housing market by short-term rentals, but landlords say they're boosting the local economy

04/07/2023

Destinations

Italy, Greece, Spain: How to beat the heat in top holiday spots

How hot is it in popular holiday spots and how can you beat the heat?

30/06/2023

Destinations

Travel Fever: Europe heats up as US travellers flock to the continent

US travellers are flocking to Europe but where are the most popular spots and what can they expect this summer?

29/06/2023

Experiences

Living the high life: Europe’s best hotels offering CBD spa treatments

From Ibiza to the Algarve, these spas are offering cannabis-derived CBD treatments.

17/06/2023

Canada

French firefighters battle Canadian fires that could last 'all summer'

Two days after arriving in Quebec to assist their Canadian colleagues in the fight against the historic fires that are ravaging the country, French civil protection firefighters and rescue workers are working on operational preparation.

11/06/2023

Experiences

What’s it like to visit a CBD spa? I went to the Algarve to find out

Cannabis-derived CBD is taking the spa world by storm. I tried Portugal’s first CBD spa to find out how it all works.

10/06/2023

Portugal

'Its not over yet': Portuguese village resists lithium mine

Covas do Barroso, a village of just over 100 residents, could become home to the largest lithium mine in Western Europe.

09/06/2023

Portugal

Climate fuelled fires are forcing people to migrate in Portugal

Six years ago, a new kind of fire hit Portugal. It killed 66 people. For those lucky enough to survive, the experience still haunts them.

04/06/2023

World News

New items recovered from Portugal reservoir in Madeleine McCann case

Almost 16 years after young British girl Madeleine McCann vanished in Praia de Luz, police have been searching an area close to where she disappeared.

01/06/2023

Climate

Where in Europe faces biggest risks from extreme weather this summer?

From drought to heavy downpours, extreme weather is hitting Europe hard. Here are some of the regions facing the biggest impacts.

31/05/2023

Design

Portugal pays tribute to Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha

This is the year of late architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha at Casa da Arquitectura, in Matosinhos, northern Portugal. Two exhibitions dedicated to the Brazilian Pritzker Architecture Prize winner are now open to the public.

30/05/2023

Destinations

Where are the best budget-friendly destinations in Portugal?

There's so much more to Portugal than the Algarve. Here are our favourite picks for a low-cost sunny getaway.

25/05/2023