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Albufeira Mayor Threatens 'All Necessary Measures' to Block Portugal's First Mainland Desalination Plant as Construction Crews Prepare to Move In

Albufeira Mayor Threatens 'All Necessary Measures' to Block Portugal's First Mainland Desalination Plant as Construction Crews Prepare to Move In

Portugal’s Environment Ministry has authorised the start of construction on the country’s first mainland desalination plant — a €107.92 million facility at Praia da Falésia in Albufeira — setting up a collision...

Marrying in Portugal as a Foreigner: The Conservatória Process, Documents, Costs, and União de Facto Explained for 2026

Marrying in Portugal as a Foreigner: The Conservatória Process, Documents, Costs, and União de Facto Explained for 2026

Everything foreigners need to know about getting married in Portugal — civil vs Catholic marriage, the Conservatória do Registo Civil process, document and apostille rules, ceremony costs in 2026, property regimes, and how união de facto works as an alternative for couples who don't want to marry.

Rafa Silva Breaks Alvalade Hearts in the 93rd Minute — Benfica Sink Sporting 2-1 to Stay in the Title Race

Rafa Silva Breaks Alvalade Hearts in the 93rd Minute — Benfica Sink Sporting 2-1 to Stay in the Title Race

Benfica came from behind in stoppage time at Alvalade, with Rafa Silva tapping in the winner in the 93rd minute from a Barreiro cut-back. Two contested penalties and a viral Mourinho gesture defined a derby that keeps Benfica in the title race.