Lisbon City Council wants tourist tax increase to come into force in September

On Friday, the Lisbon City Council will discuss the proposal to increase the tourist tax on overnight stays from two to four euros per night,
Port of Sines grew 14% in cargo handled in the first semester

In the first half of this year, the port of Sines recorded a 14% growth in cargo handled compared to the same period last year,
Peripheries Festival brings 15 films to Marvão and Valencia de Alcántara

A total of 15 films will be screened at the 12th edition of Periferias – International Film Festival of Marvão and Valencia de Alcántara (Spain),
NOS profit rises 85% to 148.6 ME in 1st semester

NOS’ profit rose 84.6% in the first half of the year to 148.6 million euros, incorporating non-recurring effects, while without them the figure stands at
Russian diplomacy deplores “deep crisis” in relations with Portugal

The spokeswoman for Russian diplomacy today regretted that relations with Portugal have been in a “deep crisis” since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine,
At least 17 music festivals this weekend

At least 17 music festivals are taking place all over the country this weekend, to suit all musical tastes and wallets. One of the oldest
Youth Minister regrets delays in implementing student housing plan

The Minister of Youth and Modernization agreed today with the student federations’ criticism of the delay in implementing the National Plan for Accommodation in Higher
Painter Manuel Cargaleiro honored with works on display at Lisbon airport

The painter Manuel Cargaleiro, who died in June at the age of 97, is being honoured in an exhibition with ten works from the Caixa
Falésia Açoteias beach in Albufeira closed to bathing

Falésia Açoteias beach, in the municipality of Albufeira, Faro district, was banned from bathing today after water quality tests revealed microbiological values above the reference
Festival Músicas do Mundo overcomes borders and celebrates April in the edition that kicks off on Saturday

Global challenges and “an increasingly closed Europe” have had an impact on the organization of the World Music Festival, which has gone beyond borders to