The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sharply upgraded its growth forecast for Portugal, predicting the economy will expand by 2.1% this year and 1.9% in 2027. The new projections, published

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At least 29 people have been left homeless after a fire swept through prefabricated homes in Faro’s Horta da Areia neighbourhood this Tuesday afternoon (October 13). The blaze affected two

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Chega MP Rita Matias was identified by police following Monday’s disruption of a live broadcast at Rádio Universidade de Coimbra (RUC), a university radio station based in Coimbra, the PSP

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Portugal’s veterinary authorities have confirmed the presence of the Shamonda virus (SHAV) in the country, an insect-borne infection affecting primarily cattle and sheep. The Portuguese Veterinary Association issued an alert

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Portugal is advising against non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia following repeated attacks on airports which have killed civilians, injured hundreds and caused widespread disruption to flights. The Ministry of Foreign

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The Algarve is putting its wines and vineyards in the spotlight as part of a campaign to attract visitors throughout the year. Between October 7 and 10, the region welcomed

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The future of tourism and hospitality will be in the spotlight at Vale do Lobo on Thursday, October 22, when the Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) hosts the fifth edition

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Afpop Expo 2026 returned with a fresh new look. Hoping for an excellent turn-out in the ‘Community Algarve’ area, the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA)’s team was in

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As autumn settles over the Algarve, bringing cooler mornings and a quieter pace of life, Christ The King Anglican Church in Almancil is inviting the community to come together for

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It has been a busy and very positive few weeks for Cadela Carlota, with a series of events giving us the opportunity to meet people, raise funds and, just as

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A 15-year-old from Ferragudo has made his mark on the international fishing scene after finishing eighth at the World Shore Angling Championships in Italy, becoming the highest-ranked Portuguese competitor. Martim

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Portugal was among several European countries reportedly targeted in a cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems, although no known incidents have been reported in the country. According to CNN Portugal, cybersecurity

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Lisbon has once again been named Europe’s Best Cruise Destination at the World Cruise Awards, securing the prestigious title for the third time. The Portuguese capital received the award at

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A new restaurant in Portimão is looking to revive the relaxed atmosphere of Portugal’s traditional casas de petiscos (tapas houses), with a menu built around sharing food, familiar flavours and

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TAP Air Portugal has expanded its partnership with Swedish payment technology company Klarna, allowing passengers in four additional markets to pay for flights in instalments. Following the introduction of the

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Some seasons are defined by what changes. Others by what brings people together. At Quinta do Lago, autumn is a little of both. As the pace of summer begins to

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Two of the Algarve’s main tourism business associations have cleared the way for a merger that will create a new organisation representing around 1,300 members across the region. Members of

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Faro Council is moving ahead with plans for a major new urban park at Quinta da Penha, bringing together green space, sport and leisure facilities in an area alongside the

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Soaring fuel prices have added more than €3 million to three Portuguese Navy and Air Force supply contracts, with the Defence Ministry admitting that higher costs are now having an

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Three workers have died in a workplace accident at a property in Almancil, Loulé, where they were reportedly carrying out waterproofing work inside a water tank. The victims were Romanian

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