The oldest ‘town’ in the country doesn’t want to change
A new city and eight new towns have been confirmed. There are those who don’t want to see their status raised: “a big town is better than a small city”.…
ESET reveals net activities that targeted Booking and Airbnb
ESET researchers have discovered that the Telekopye organized network of fraudsters has expanded its operations to target users of popular booking platforms. Telekopye is a set of tools that works…
The 10 most beautiful castles in Portugal
Discover the 10 most beautiful castles in Portugal, buildings of different architectural styles that reflect the history of the last millennium. Imagine the Iberian Peninsula a thousand years ago: religious…
„Maddie“ McCann case suspect acquitted in German charges
In the trial against Christian B., a psychiatrist described him as a risk to the general public. Nevertheless, the court ruled: acquittal. What now? When Christian B. hears that a…
Airbnb’s future, where people pay their rent via Airbnb
Brian Chesky is co-founder and CEO of the room broker Airbnb. He talks about overtourism, hostility towards his company. “People have the wrong idea about who our hosts are” Mr.…
Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty
The new Nobel laureates in economics Acemoğlu, Johnson and Robinson explain why some countries become rich and other countries poor. Integration into the global economy plays a decisive role in…
80% of pet owners want to make Portugal more pet-friendly
Portuguese pet owners consider a city to be pet-friendly when there are enough parks and green areas including pet-friendly policies. Portuguese cities received a score of 7.13 out of 10…
History in Portugal: Mondim de Basto, a mystic village
Mysticism and the enigma of times gone by predominate in Mondim de Basto, part of the famous Terras de Basto, located in the transitions between Minho and Trás-os-Montes. Here you…
Olivença, “Centuries-old” discourse at Portuguese – Spanish border
Or, when is a politician better off keeping quiet? The Portuguese secretary of Defense, Nuno Melo, stated this Friday that the town of Olivença “is Portuguese”, and defended that “rights…
Camper van camping in the wild reduce income of campsites
Since 2021, the Portuguese Highway Code has prohibited motor homes from staying overnight in nature, but the habit has persisted and continues to leave traces. The disorderly practice of wild…