Foreign press elects Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa as Personality of the Year in Portugal

The choice of the winner of the 36th edition of the Personality of the Year/Martha de la Cal Award was, as has been the case since 1990, determined by a vote of foreign correspondents accredited in Portugal and registered with the association. Reason …

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Vodafone Portugal Demonstrates First Secure Quantum Video Call Using QKD Technology

Vodafone Portugal conducts the first secure video call using quantum technology on its network. The demonstration connected Vodafone Innovation Hub, at the operator's headquarters, to a Vodafone data center and to the QuTe Lab / PQI at Instituto …

Why Portugal is becoming a go-to destination for film and TV productions?

At a recent industry event, StreamTV Europe, in Lisbon, local film and media leaders spoke about how the country is positioning itself as a serious production base. The conversation focused more on what Portugal can offer as a whole and less on cost …

Should Cristiano Ronaldo start at the World Cup? Portugal told how to use 41-year-old superstar

European football expert Lars Sivertsen has warned Portugal that Cristiano Ronaldo may no longer be good enough to start at the World Cup. For over two decades, the striker has been a mainstay at every international tournament, but now he is 41 years old, …

Portugal’s increased IMI on ‘vacant’ properties: when housing policy crosses constitutional line

Portugal has used its municipal property tax (IMI) not merely as a neutral real estate levy but as a tool for advancing housing policy. Through exemptions, reductions, and increased taxation on ‘vacant’ properties, IMI has become central to the country’s …

As Portugal's Algarve Coast Goes High-Luxe, These Rural Farm Estates Are a Refreshing Alternative

Quinta do Pinheiro opened in 2025 in a collection of five houses spread across an 85-acre estate. Ricardo Oliveira Alves/@ricardoliveiralves Quinta do Pinheiro, which opened in 2025, is a collection of five houses within an 85-acre agricultural estate— …

Portugal largely adopts Artificial Intelligence

According to 2026 data from the Generative AI Consumer Survey, about 80% of Portuguese and Spanish consumers now use AI tools, up sharply from 5% two years ago. In Portugal, trust in these technologies is notably strong, with 62% of users fully trusting …

Portugal Producer Prices Remain Flat In March

Portugal's producer prices stalled in March, ending a 14-month period of decline amid energy price fluctuations, according to figures from Statistics Portugal released on Monday. The producer price index remained unchanged in March, following a 3.5 …

Portugal airports face major disruptions - experiencing flight delays

Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon is the most affected, registering 188 delayed flights and two cancellations, which have had a ripple effect on domestic and international operations. In Porto, the situation is equally complex, with 45 delays and 4 …