Joana Mourão Carvalho

Europe News

Lisbon housing activists hail win despite court cap on tent occupancy

The court ruling letting Renata Cambra keep her tent in Rossio overnight is a win for the housing rights movement, but it does not recognise collective occupation of the square.

3 November 2026

Earth News

Underwater cameras and DNA sampling map marine protections in Madeira

Nearly 200 scientists are studying the marine environment off Madeira's Desertas Islands.

29 October 2026

Tech News

AI and digital transformation reshape aviation, but safety remains non-negotiable

At the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon, Hitit CEO Nevra Onursal Karaağaç and digital transformation lead Aras Kubilay urged gradual modernisation of airline systems and warned of the risks of adopting AI without a clear strategy.

21 October 2026

Travel News

Lisbon named Europe's best city and cruise destination for 2026

Lisbon has reclaimed its shine on Europe's tourism map, earning two titles at the World Travel Awards Europe 2026, presented on Saturday in Montenegro's Bay of Kotor.

18 October 2026

Business

Taxes, housing and tuition fees: 2027 budget measures impact family budgets in Portugal

From taxes and wages to pensions, housing and tuition fees, the 2027 State Budget contains several measures that will directly affect household incomes.

14 October 2026

Travel News

Porto tops ranking as Europe's friendliest city with Lisbon in second

Portuguese hospitality has once again won over international travellers. Porto was voted Europe's friendliest city, with Lisbon second in Condé Nast Traveller readers' ranking.

14 October 2026

Earth News

How Europe's Green Capital has reduced temperatures by 2°C

Guimarães, the current European Green Capital, is reshaping the city to tackle extreme heat and climate change.

13 October 2026

Health news

Addictive behaviour is falling among Portuguese teens, except some

Portuguese teenagers are drinking and using drugs less and facing fewer problems, but risks are increasingly concentrated among those with multiple vulnerabilities, according to a new ICAD study on addictive behaviours.

12 October 2026

Economy

OE2027: youth housing guarantee stays, defence hits 2.15% of GDP, €1m for AI

The government on Thursday submitted to parliament the 2027 state budget, projecting 2% growth and a surplus of 0.1–0.2% of GDP. Approval is assured, as the PS will abstain in the key vote.

8 October 2026

Health news

Invasive plant spreads across Portugal and lengthens allergy season

Known for its showy plumes and used as an ornamental for decades, pampas grass, also known as Cortaderia selloana, is spreading, threatening biodiversity and raising vegetation management costs. Experts call for urgent action to halt its advance and reduce pollen exposure.

7 October 2026

Health news

Two million Portuguese suffer from migraine, but many still lack care

Worldwide, around 1.3 billion people live with migraine, making it one of the most common neurological disorders and a leading cause of disability. Despite its impact, it is underdiagnosed and many patients still lack adequate care.

1 October 2026

Business

TAP: final bids from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have been submitted

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submitted their final bids on Wednesday to buy a 44.9% stake in TAP, closing the bidding phase and leaving the decision to the government.

30 September 2026

Business

Where are salaries and job opportunities highest in Portugal?

Information technology remains one of the most attractive fields in the Portuguese job market, offering high average salaries and strong job creation, according to Randstad's latest Salary Trends Study.

28 September 2026

Health news

Experimental project releases 30,000 mosquitoes in Lisbon that do not bite

Thirty thousand sterile male mosquitoes will be released on Thursday in Alvalade, Lisbon, in a final trial to curb the Asian tiger mosquito, which spreads dengue, zika and yellow fever.

24 September 2026

Climate

Autumn begins but summer heat lingers in Portugal, catching tourists off guard

Autumn has arrived in Portugal, but the summer heat is still being felt. In Lisbon, 36 degrees surprised tourists who did not expect such atypical temperatures for this time of year.

24 September 2026

Culture news

Jorge Palma, Portuguese singer-songwriter, dies aged 76

The singer behind "Deixa-me Rir" and "A Gente Vai Continuar" has died aged 76 from cardiorespiratory arrest, after more than 50 years devoted to Portuguese music.

22 September 2026

Business

easyJet cabin crew in Portugal plan October and December strikes

easyJet cabin crew in Portugal voted on Thursday to stage strikes from 2 to 6 October and 19 to 23 December over working conditions and pay.

18 September 2026

Culture news

'Macbeth' defies burning curse as Lisbon's Teatro D. Maria II reopens

The D. Maria II theatre reopens with "Macbeth", the Shakespearean tragedy being performed when a 1964 fire destroyed the building. Now the Bard of Avon's "cursed play" is being revived by Pedro Penim, this time with real flames on stage.

18 September 2026

Health news

Vulnerable people urged to stay home as African dust hits Portugal

Air quality will worsen in coming days across much of mainland Portugal due to North African dust, especially in central and southern areas; health authorities urge vulnerable people to take extra care.

4 September 2026

Business

Portugal's car market surges as electric vehicle sales jump 65%

Portugal's car market grew 11.3% in August, with electric vehicle sales surging 65.2% and now making up more than a third of new car sales.

3 September 2026