The Portugal News

"New era" for the Lisbon Metro The Minister of Infrastructure accompanied the arrival of the first of 14 triple units (out of a total of 42 carriages) for the Lisbon Metro, considering that "a new era" is beginning, two decades after the previous ones. Read more   Is living in Spain cheaper than living in Portugal? According to the idealista portal, in July 2024, the average housing price in Portugal was 2,654 euros per square meter, exceeding... Read more Small shark surprises swimmers The moment surprised swimmers, who stopped when they realized the animal had been removed by a team of firefighters from Figueira... Read more Dinosaur footprints found in the Algarve A site with 12 footprints from different dinosaurs has been discovered at Praia dos Arrifes, in Albufeira, among other... Read more Petrol and diesel prices to fall According to industry sources, both simple diesel and simple 95 petrol should see a reduction in price per litre next week. Read more Average 83.6% occupancy The average occupancy rate per room in hotels in the Algarve was 83.6% in July, a figure that was 0.3 percentage points lower than... Read more Low wine prices show "total disrespect" The National Federation of Cooperative Wineries of Portugal (Fenadegas) has disputed the price paid for a litre of distilled wine,... Read more TPN Exclusives The best places to eat, drink and escape the heat this summer We have tried and tested, and we are ready to deliver our top tips to some of the best places to enjoy great food, savour... Read more Five iconic Portuguese squares Sometimes they have shops, places to drink a coffee, or are just a crossing place with means of public transport, and even... Read more Edition 1796 Read this week's issue online exactly as it appears in print.