Algarve: Possibility of state of calamity if drought continues
In the event of a state of calamity in the Algarve in the second half of 2024, due to drought, the government could authorize Águas do Algarve to use abstractions…
Emigrants. How to unblock bank accounts in Portugal
Many emigrants are having their Portuguese bank accounts blocked. Banks may ask for different information. Banco de Portugal explains what documents are needed. Hundreds of customers, including emigrants, have had…
Canada opens visa application center in Portugal
The aim is to “offer the Portuguese greater flexibility and accessibility to visit, study or work in Canada”. The center will start operating on February 26th of this year. Canada…
Government admits stricter measures to guarantee water reserves in the Algarve
The government is admitting “additional, more serious measures” to guarantee the minimum reserves needed to supply water for priority uses in the Algarve, should the current reserves prove insufficient. According…
The Almond Blossom Show has already begun in Baixo Alentejo
From the north to the south of Portugal, nature is already feeling the prelude to spring with the almond blossom season. Almond blossom is an attraction in other regions of…
Alentejo – the undiscovered alternative to the Algarve
Hidden bays with sandy beaches, fantastic trails for hikers or cyclists and historic towns: the Alentejo has a lot to offer visitors of all kinds. The coast of Portugal’s largest…
Five reasons why you should visit Portugal’s Azores
This evergreen archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic has retained its unspoiled nature and offers many discoveries. Here are five reasons why you should spend your next vacation in…
In rice pudding or coffee, cinnamon has many benefits
Cinnamon is a versatile food and can be used in a variety of ways. It has antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory propertiesThe essential oil extracted from cinnamon is effective against Escherichia…
Óbidos International Chocolate Festival starts on March 1st
The festival is committed to “providing an enjoyable experience for all members of the family, including the four-legged ones”, the Óbidos Town Hall announced. The Óbidos International Festival will take…
Portuguese buy three times as many E-cars as Spaniards
Traditionally, cars in Portugal have always been more expensive than in Spain for tax reasons, both in terms of VAT (23% compared to 21%) and the so-called ISV (Vehicle Tax)…