National News · TourismFake Pope Leo XIV Visit Fuels Scam Fears Among Fátima Pilgrims
Rumours of a fictitious Pope Leo XIV visit are inflating hotel and tour prices in Fátima, Portugal. Learn how to verify Vatican news and avoid costly scams.
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Transportation · TourismDom Luís I Bridge Turns 140: How Porto’s Double-Decker Icon Keeps the City Moving
Discover how Porto’s Dom Luís I Bridge, a 140-year-old double-decker marvel, moves 30 million metro riders yearly while remaining a UNESCO-protected icon.
Politics · TourismPorto, Matosinhos and Gaia Revamp Douro Riverfronts: Culture, Beaches & Bike Paths
Porto, Matosinhos and Gaia take charge of Douro riverfronts by 2026, promising a riverside library, cleaner beaches and scenic bike paths—see what's coming.
Tourism · EconomyAmerican Arrivals Spark Tourism Surge and Property Boom in Portugal
US arrivals to Portugal rose 14% in 2025, swelling tourism revenue and driving a property-buying spree in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve—discover the numbers.
Transportation · TourismAzores Ferry Cancellations Threaten Island Supplies and Leave Tourists Stranded
Red alert grounds Azores ferries, risking fresh food and medicine shortages, stranding tourists. Check ticket rebooking and backup transport options across the islands.
Economy · TourismLicence Shake-Ups, Online Surges and Ad Rules Reshape Portugal’s Casinos
Licence renewals on hold, foreign bids and an online gambling boom are shaking up Portugal’s casinos, jobs and ads—discover the changes ahead for you by 2026.
Economy · TourismFlights, Home Makeovers and Smart Tech Top Portugal’s 2026 Wish List
Travel, home renovations and smart tech top Portuguese households' 2026 plans, mostly paid in cash, with quick digital credit on standby. Read the full insights.
Culture · TourismSilves’s Beloved Stone Bridge to Reopen for Pedestrians After €700K Overhaul
Discover how a €700K EU grant is restoring Silves’s stone bridge in the Algarve, making pedestrian crossings safe and reviving a historic riverside landmark.
Transportation · TourismRyanair Threatens to End Azores Flights After Fee Hike
Ryanair may axe all six Azores routes from March 2026 after a 35% fee hike, cutting 400,000 seats and pushing up fares for Portugal-based travellers. Learn what’s at stake.