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Operation Lumen: How Christmas Lights Allegedly Became an 8-Million-Euro Corruption Scheme

Operation Lumen: How Christmas Lights Allegedly Became an 8-Million-Euro Corruption Scheme

Every December, Portugal's cities transform. Streets are draped in lights, town centres glow, and municipalities compete to outshine each other with ever more elaborate Christmas illuminations. It is festive, photogenic, and — according to...

Portugal Gains 11 New Michelin-Starred Restaurants in 2026 Guide

Portugal Gains 11 New Michelin-Starred Restaurants in 2026 Guide

Portugal's culinary reputation reached new heights with the 2026 Michelin Guide, which awarded stars to eleven new restaurants and elevated one establishment to two-star status, bringing the country's total to 53 Michelin-starred venues. The...

Portugal Opens First Regional Emergency Unit for Maternity Care

Portugal Opens First Regional Emergency Unit for Maternity Care

Portugal has inaugurated its first regional emergency unit for gynaecology and obstetrics at Loures Hospital, a new model designed to address chronic healthcare staff shortages affecting maternity services across the country. The...

American Expats Plan Lisbon Protest for 28 March in Global 'No Kings' Movement

American Expats Plan Lisbon Protest for 28 March in Global 'No Kings' Movement

The AMPT UP collective will rally at Praça do Comércio on 28 March as American expats in Portugal join a global wave of 'No Kings' protests against the Trump administration.