The Mold Problem: How to get rid of excess humidity at home
Portugal in winter. High humidity or excess moisture can damage materials or cause health problems. Learn how to keep humidity at the right level in your home. See the best…
Companies guarantee that natural mineral and spring water is safe in Portugal
Natural mineral waters and spring waters are “safe to drink, according to the most demanding parameters in force in the European Union”, the Portuguese business association in the sector assured…
Spanish press highlights price rises for foreign tourists in Portugal
The ‘neighboring’ press criticizes the fact that museums and monuments will become much more expensive in 2024 and will no longer be free on Sundays and public holidays for non-residents.…
Trademark theft. Azeite de Trás-os-Montes DOP files criminal complaint
This illegal practice is taking on worrying proportions, not least because of the high price of olive oil this season, with a liter often reaching consumers at 10 euros or…
Portuguese household wealth is the sixth lowest in the Eurozone
Portuguese household wealth is around 30% below the Eurozone average. Portugal is 15th in the table of countries that use the euro. The average net wealth of Portuguese families is…
Drought contingency plan for the Algarve presented later this month
“The priority use is human use and agriculture will have a bigger cut,” said the vice-president of the Portuguese Environment Agency. The Portuguese Environment Agency expects to present a contingency…
Portugal with eighth best economic performance among 35 OECD countries
The British magazine ‘The Economist’ took five indicators into account , including inflation, GDP, the stock market or employment. Finland, Austria, Germany and the United Kingdom were the worst performers.…
Olive oil will continue to be expensive
“As long as there aren’t enough stocks, it’s difficult to lower the price”. Olive oil is expensive and Spain is to blame, namely the lack of supply from the world’s…
Portugal registered a much higher excess mortality rate than usual
Portugal is the only country among more than 20 in Europe with a “very high excess” of mortality. DGS warns of the trend and offers advice to the population. Since…