The Mold Problem: Damp houses and poor insulation
Damp, leaks and poor thermal insulation are problems that affect the majority of houses built in Portugal, especially buildings from the 60s and 70s. Houses that are cold in winter…
Portugal and Spain want to eliminate borders to promote inland tourism
The aim is to “realize that things can also happen in this type of territory”. Portugal and Spain have joined forces to hold the 1st World Inland Tourism Congress in…
The best Bolo Rei Christmas cake in Portugal has been found
The scrambled version of the typical Christmas cake was the winner of the 13th edition of the “Best Christmas Cake in Portugal” competition. Loved by some, hated by others, bolo-rei…
Portugal is among the least prosperous countries in Europe
Portugal is among the least prosperous countries in Europe and it only just manages to outperform the East. In the 2023 ranking Portugal is in the second half of the…
Can a car owner be fined for having poor upholstery?
Yes, it seems a car owner can be fined by authorities for having the upholstery in poor condition. In November 2021, a report was shared on X about a situation…
Secret 6: A vineyard, a winemaker, a producer, a soccer player
Costa Boal and Francisco Costa have just launched a new edition of Segredo 6, from the 2019 harvest. One of Portugal’s best red wines. There’s a good reason to paraphrase…
Kiosk or nightclub? Las Ganas, the “kioscoteca” in Lisbon
The project of four friends was born in the Vale da Montanha Urban Park. There you can drink cocktails, snack and dance until you forget the stress of work. In…
Açorda Alentejana: Portugal’s Yummy Traditional Bread Soup
Açorda Alentejana is a traditional Portuguese soup from the Alentejo region, known for being a comforting and tasty meal. Ingredients: Coriander – Pennyroyal – Garlic – Coarse salt – Olive…
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…