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The Environmental Centre in Cascais: Investing in the Environment and the Future
Portugal is making an investment in their country that they hope will attract tourists and locals to their Centre... Read more...
08 May, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Colm Wilkinson
Rally Fever! Algarve Has It
The Algarve Region of Portugal has rally fever! Read more...
05 May, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Frederico Leng
Oporto Voted as the 2012 Best European Destination
Portugal has added yet another feather to its hat as one of the world’s best tourism destinations... Read more...
03 May, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Colm Wilkinson
Hope for Portugal’s Economy
Leading analysts then concluded that Portugal’s economic crisis in terms of its burgeoning debt is starting to ease up.... Read more...
30 Apr, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: David Rowat
Gold in the Hills? Scientists believe Monchique Has It.
The fragile ecosystem of the Monchique has a hotly contested issue: Gold.... Read more...
15 Apr, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
Discovery of the World’s Oldest Living Organism
Living to a ripe old age may be a dream to most humans and a possibility for only a few animals and plants. Not so for seagrasses in the Mediterranean... Read more...
31 Mar, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
Incredible new tourist attraction
The underwater museum is a new and ingenious idea, which has many people all over the world debating... Read more...
25 Mar, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Colm Wilkinson
The Ria Formosa Pearls: A Beautiful Mystery
The Algarve region in Portugal is well-known in Europe for its rich natural resources and vibrant ecosystem... Read more...
24 Mar, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Keely Capel
Much Needed Boost for Blood Donors in Portugal
Millions of people are saved every year due to the generosity of people donating their blood.... Read more...
20 Mar, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
Queen Elizabeth I: What about her Portuguese physician?
During the week of February 18, 2012, the Portuguese journalist named Isabel Machado talked to the Portugal News about her 1st novel, which is a historical romance concerning Queen Elizabeth I and her physician of Portuguese stock... Read more...
16 Mar, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
Carnival Celebrations in Portugal
Carnivals in Portugal are huge events with towns and villages coming together to celebrate with friends and family. The spring carnival was the first of the year, was vibrant.... Read more...
10 Mar, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Emma Guerreiro
Pinhal Novo Solar Plant - Solar Power in Portugal
This new plant should produce enough energy to supply around 2,400 residences in the region once it is up and running at full capacity in September... Read more...
09 Mar, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
The Intrigue of Fado
Like many other areas, an interesting style of music called Fado delivers the soul of Portuguese history... Read more...
06 Mar, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Monica Cozacenco
Enjoy an International Chocolate Festival
Perhaps one of the most delightful events to attend in Obidos is the annual International Chocolate Festival featuring amazing treats.... Read more...
26 Feb, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
Journey through the History of Fado
Fado is to Lisbon, Portugal as Country and Western music is to Nashville in the United States... Read more...
22 Feb, 2012 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
Portugal Leads Europe In Holidays
A recent study has revealed that among European nations, Portugal's citizens enjoy more paid and bank holidays than almost any other. Read more...
24 Sep, 2011 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
May 2011 Breaks Portugal Heat Record
If you found yourself hiding indoors a lot last month, it is probably because it was the hottest May to ever be recorded in continental Portugal. Read more...
24 Jun, 2011 • Portuguese Life • Author: Keely Capel
Water quality at the nation’s beaches - Superb
Quercus, Portugal's national association of nature conservation groups has issued a statement regarding the water quality at the nation's beaches. Read more...
17 Jun, 2011 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
The Victorious Cork of Portugal
The indomitable cork industry has managed to successfully fight its way back and has even forged new ground around the world which has allowed it to recover lost strength. Read more...
08 May, 2011 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
Estoril beach - Holidays in the Sun
Let's just say that Estoril has something to suit everyone's taste. Read more...
14 Apr, 2011 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
Blue flag beaches in Cascais
Last year Cascais Town Hall was prohibited from applying for the Blue Flag award last year. This year they plan to put forth 11 of their beaches. Read more...
03 Apr, 2011 • Portuguese Life • Author: Jannie Laursen
Double in Olive Oil Production in Sunny Portugal
Portugal has a long and interesting history regarding their remarkable olive groves. Read more...
14 Feb, 2011 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
Portugal’s National Health: High Praise from its Patients
A recent satisfaction survey has revealed that citizens of Portugal are very happy with their National Health Service (SNS). Read more...
05 Feb, 2011 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
Becoming a permanent resident in Portugal
If you are an EU citizen, as soon as you are in permanent residence you will be entitled to apply for a Portuguese national insurance card. Read more...
05 Sep, 2010 • Portuguese Life • Author: Michael Vincent
