Portugal vs Spain: Why expats are making the switch

Portugal’s lifestyle advantage isn’t limited to cost. Many expats describe the country as less commercialised and more community-oriented than Spain. Photo credit: Yasonya/Shutterstock Spain has long been the dream destination for expats seeking...

North American investment surges 82% in Portugal

Portugal Sotheby's International Realty reported a 31% year-over-year increase in revenue and a 34% increase (compared to the first four months of 2025) in total business volume. This was driven by increased international demand, particularly from...

COP30 must act: new Greenpeace poll shows nine in 10 people want forest protection to fight climate change 

Brasília, Brazil, Greenpeace Brazil has projected messages to country delegates at the Pre-COP in Brasilia calling for urgent action to end forest destruction as a new Greenpeace International’s poll showed nine out of 10 people surveyed want...

Aroma Lojas: A Celebration of Portuguese craft and tradition

Ivone’s Journey Ivone Ramos Domingues is originally from Tavira and has been connected to the ceramic business since her childhood, as her parents owned artisan shops. After getting married, she moved to Spain, but later she and her husband...

A Greener Portuguese Vision for Real Estate from Expo Real 2025

This week, I had the privilege of representing the Portuguese multinational group Greenvolt at Expo Real 2025 in Munich. As an International Business Consultant, my mission was to connect with people and investors in real estate who share our...

Portugal and the Blue Horizon: A New Chapter for Sustainable Growth

The recent milestone achieved by the offshore aquaculture venture Mariculture Systems is another example of how innovation and sustainability are coming together to shape that future. In late September, Mariculture Systems Portugal reached an...

2025 Lisbon Architecture Triennale ponders the (literal and figurative) weight of humanity

The 2025 Lisbon Architecture Triennale has opened, themed around the question: ‘How Heavy is the City?’ Curators John Palmesino and Ann-Sofia Rönnskog of Territorial Agency say the question ‘addresses issues of magnitude, spatial organisation,...

Sunday’s briefing: Erling Haaland nets hat-trick as Portugal break Irish hearts

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Environment News | 3 Ticketing Zones at New Yatri Suvidha Kendra, 7000 Passengers to Be Accommodated

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): In a significant boost to passenger experience at one of the country's busiest terminals, the new Yatri Suvidha Kendra is strategically divided into three zones to streamline passenger movement: a Ticketing...

The right to a healthy environment | Mark M. Scerri

Mark M. Scerri is a lecturer in environmental sciences I don’t hold a high opinion of the environmental credentials of either major political party, and in my view they are both jointly responsible for the current mess we are in. The mess is a...

Lisbon Recognition Convention: Looking back and forwards

EUROPE Even if was adopted 28 years ago, the Lisbon Recognition Convention (LRC) is still the fundamental text for the recognition of qualifications in Europe. Developed jointly by the Council of Europe and UNESCO, it has by now been ratified by...

Minus Joao Neves, Portugal's midfield IQ raised by Vitinha 

This has been a historic year for PSG. Their 5-0 win over Inter back in May saw the Parisian powerhouse claim their first ever major European championship as they dismantled the Italian giants with ease. Unsurprisingly, Ousmane Dembele won the...

Is Portugal vs Ireland on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch World Cup qualifier

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Global warming: September 2025 among warmest on record as global temperatures hit 1.5°C threshold

Europe, Asia, and Antarctica all felt the heat in September 2025, which ranked as the third-warmest September on record. Twelve-month global averages have now exceeded the 1.5°C pre-industrial benchmark, highlighting urgent climate challenges....

Portugal v Republic of Ireland - all you need to know

WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFYING GROUP F Portugal v Republic of Ireland, Saturday 11 October, 7.45pm, Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon. TV Live coverage on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 7pm. RADIO Live commentary on RTÉ Radio One from 7pm. ONLINE Live blog on...

Heimir insists players know their roles in Lisbon

Heimir Hallgrimsson is adamant that his players were well-versed in the challenge of taking on Armenia last month. Ireland went into the game off the back of a hard-fought, come-from-behind 2-2 draw with Hungary in Dublin, and made the long trek...

Northern News Now’s Laura Lee travels to Portugal with Northlanders

PORTUGAL - (Northern News Now) - Dozens of Northland viewers traveled with Northern News Now Anchor Laura Lee to Sunny Portugal on a 10-day trip with Collette. Arriving in the densely populated capital city of Lisbon, the group started off the...

Miramar Tower embraces verticality and individuality in coastal living in Portugal

Portuguese architecture firm OODA has designed a tower that embraces verticality and individuality in coastal living in Porto, Portugal. Named Miramar Tower, the 6,000-square-metre building stands out for its distinctiveness in the landscape and...

British couple reveals they ditched £2,000 Portugal holiday for Brighton staycation after 'chaotic' Heathrow cyber attack delayed flights

By MARTI STELLING, REPORTER Published: 07:57 EDT, 10 October 2025 | Updated: 07:57 EDT, 10 October 2025 Thousands of air passengers faced chaos after hundreds of flights were delayed at Heathrow and other European airports following a cyber attack...

Lisbon to host Textile Exchange Conference 2025 with climate action agenda

The event will take place at the Lisbon Congress Centre and is expected to bring together brands, supply chain partners, innovators, farmers, non-profit organisations, and academics. Both in-person and interactive virtual attendance options will...