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As early as next month, Portugal will begin official testing of self-driving vehicles on public roads. For the first time, the government has approved regulations that allow autonomous vehicles to be tested outside closed proving grounds. Don’t expect any robot races just yet. During trials, a human operator with at least six years of driving… Continue reading The Future Is Slowly Pulling onto Portuguese Roads
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Portugal to Deploy 340 More Police Officers to Airports to Reduce Queues
Portuguese authorities have decided to strengthen border controls at the country’s airports. Starting on July 4, an additional 340 officers from the Public Security Police (PSP), specially trained for border-control duties, will be deployed to the country’s largest airports. Lisbon will receive the largest contingent, with 140 officers, followed by Porto with 100, while the… Continue reading Portugal to Deploy 340 More Police Officers to Airports to Reduce Queues
Portugal’s Best Golf Course Emerged Where Few Expected It
When a new golf course opens, it usually takes years to build a reputation. In the case of Dunas Course in Comporta, that process took less than three years. The course, which opened in October 2023, has already been named the best in Portugal by Golf Digest. At first glance, it may seem like just… Continue reading Portugal’s Best Golf Course Emerged Where Few Expected It
Wildfires in Portugal More Than Triple Since the Start of the Year
Summer is the season of barbecues and campfires with a guitar by the flames. But there is a catch: wildfires. Already a major concern, the number of such incidents surged sharply during the first five months of 2026. According to the National Republican Guard (GNR), 2,921 fires had been recorded by May 30, compared with… Continue reading Wildfires in Portugal More Than Triple Since the Start of the Year
Portugal Moves Closer to Resolving the Status of Stateless People
Representatives of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) and the National Council for Migration and Asylum (CNMA) have backed draft legislation aimed at regulating the status of stateless persons in Portugal, describing the proposed mechanism as robust and resistant to fraud. Speaking before a parliamentary committee, AIMA President Pedro Portugal Gaspar and CNMA… Continue reading Portugal Moves Closer to Resolving the Status of Stateless People
The National Palace of Ajuda in Lisbon to Reopen with Three New Galleries
The National Palace of Ajuda in Lisbon, the principal symbol of Portugal’s monarchy, is scheduled to reopen in September following an extensive restoration project that cost the Portuguese state €12.8 million. The works, which began more than a year ago, covered the building’s structure, façades, decorative elements, towers, roof and historic interiors. One of the… Continue reading The National Palace of Ajuda in Lisbon to Reopen with Three New Galleries
Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup
The Lisbon City Council, in partnership with the Portuguese Football Federation, will open the Lisboa Football Arena at Terreiro do Paço. One or two tournament matches will be screened free of charge on a giant screen every day, including all Portugal national team games. Admission is free. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a… Continue reading Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup
Portugal Launches Comprehensive Guide Covering More Than 700 Beaches
Portugal has finally brought all of its beaches together in one place. The newly launched Guia de Praias portal brings together information on 769 beaches across the country. For each beach, users can check water quality, Blue Flag status, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, map locations, and other useful information. The platform also includes… Continue reading Portugal Launches Comprehensive Guide Covering More Than 700 Beaches
Alica Grebenshchikova to Explore the World of Anna Akhmatova
Those looking for a cultured and memorable way to spend a Saturday evening can head to Liberty for a literary event that will feel nothing like a school lesson. How are poems born? Where does inspiration come from? And is it true that one of Anna Akhmatova’s most celebrated poems, The Tale of the Black… Continue reading Alica Grebenshchikova to Explore the World of Anna Akhmatova
Free Open-Air Cinema Series to Launch at Quinta das Conchas Park on June 25
A series of free open-air film screenings will begin in Lisbon’s Quinta das Conchas Park in June, organized by Centro Social da Musgueira. The event will feature nine summer evenings and nine standout films, each making its festival debut for local audiences. The programme includes a wide range of genres, from dramas and thrillers to… Continue reading Free Open-Air Cinema Series to Launch at Quinta das Conchas Park on June 25
