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Speaking Portuguese could help you live longer
A large percentage of expats in Portugal, especially in the Algarve, have little or no command of the Portuguese language.
Dec 2, 20255 min read


New rules for driver's licenses now in effect
New rules for driver's licenses in the European Union come into effect, allowing 17-year-olds to drive light vehicles alongside an experienced driver and introducing the digital license as the main format.
Nov 30, 20253 min read


Portugal and Spain preparing opinion on social media
Concerned about the negative impact of social media on children, the Portuguese and Spanish ethics councils are finalizing a joint opinion that will be presented soon with recommendations for families, institutions, and companies.
Nov 30, 20256 min read


Portuguese among the best in English
The Portuguese appear in 6th place in a ranking of English proficiency, according to an international study conducted in 123 countries, in which Portuguese students and teachers stand out.
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Artificial Vision
At University College London, scientists have created a bionic chip that restores sight to patients with late-stage age-related macular degeneration.
Nov 1, 20251 min read


All Portugal News 01.11.2025
(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.
Nov 1, 20252 min read


New driving license rules
The European Parliament has given the green light to modernise driver's license rules in the European Union, allowing 17-year-olds to drive alongside an experienced driver and the use of a digital license.
Oct 24, 20254 min read


Work visa appointments in Portugal cancelled
All appointments for work-seeking visas in Portugal will be cancelled as of tomorrow (23 October), as these will be replaced by skilled work-seeking visas.
Oct 24, 20251 min read


A New Era for Portugal and Switzerland
When diplomacy and science meet, something powerful happens.
Oct 24, 20254 min read


New EU bank transfer rules in effect
European rules on bank transfers are now in effect, promising to change the way Europeans move their money.
Oct 17, 20255 min read


More Control — Less Cohesion? What Awaits Portugal in the New EU Budget 2028–2034
The European Commission has presented its draft Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034.
Aug 9, 20253 min read


The Teflon economy: how the global system survives in an era of multiple crises
We live in an era of multiple crises: COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, the energy shock, the banking crisis, geopolitics, China and Taiwan, and Trump's tariffs.
Jul 27, 20253 min read


Medway: The Swiss-Portuguese Rail Freight Powerhouse
Medway – Transportes & Logística, formerly CP Carga, is Portugal’s leading rail freight operator and the largest private rail logistics provider on the Iberian Peninsula.
Jul 17, 20253 min read


Portuguese have low tolerance for pauses in conversations
Academic Erin Meyer, author of the book "The Culture Map", has said that, on average, Portuguese people can tolerate 2.5 seconds of silence before becoming uncomfortable, while other cultures can reach up to 10 seconds.
Jul 4, 20254 min read


The largest change to EU borders since the creation of the Schengen Zone
Europe’s EES launches a ‘passport in your pocket’ app, enabling non-EU travellers to upload passport information and selfies ahead of their arrival.
Jul 2, 20253 min read


"Shadow of COVID-19": How the world is reshaping itself into a "lone worker economy"
Even when a pandemic seems to be behind us, its effects remain - and they are deeper than they seem.
Jun 30, 20253 min read


What are the new rules for drivers in Europe?
The European Union has approved new rules for driving licences, reinforcing road safety and harmonising penalties for serious offences.
Jun 16, 20253 min read


End of free hand luggage on EU flights approaching?
A reform of Regulation (EU) 261/2004 paves the way for fees on hand luggage and drastically reduces compensation for flight delays and cancellations.
Jun 16, 20254 min read


An epochal shift: will the euro become the world's No. 1 currency?
An epochal shift: will the euro become the world's No. 1 currency?
Apr 29, 20251 min read
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