Renewable energy - in the form of wind and hydro - powered 61% of national consumption during the first nine months of this year, the National Energy Network REN has announced

The PS Madeira party has submitted a proposal to the regional parliament to open an international public tender for the concession of a maritime connection via ferry between the region and the continent

The University of Évora and chef Tanka Sapkota have announced the first discovery of the summer black truffle, reportedly been found in the outskirts of Lisbon

A foreigner with a tourist visa will no longer be allowed to apply for legalisation in Portugal: an employment contract or another solution previously dealt with by the Portuguese consular network will be now required

Aiming at offering a competitive rail transport alternative, the Council of Ministers approved works for the high-speed rail connection LAV Lisbon-Madrid, setting a goal of a 3 hours journey by 2034, and Porto-Lisbon in 1 hour 15 minutes