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IN FOCUS Portugal's Real Estate Prices Skyrocket 80% in 5 Years, Leading EU Market

Portugal's Real Estate Prices Skyrocket 80% in 5 Years, Leading EU Market

Considering the time between 2019 and 2024 and according to Global Property Guide, Nowhere else in Europe have property prices risen as much as in Portugal.

All Hiking Trails Closed Sunday as Storm Approaches

All Hiking Trails Closed Sunday as Storm Approaches

Regional authorities close all classified hiking paths on November 8 as depression Bruna brings wind gusts to 130 km/h.

ACIF Rejects Plan to Double Tourism Tax

ACIF Rejects Plan to Double Tourism Tax

Chamber of Commerce opposes tax increase to four euros, citing demand slowdown and demanding transparency on spending.

Teen Asks Politicians How Young People Will Afford Homes

Teen Asks Politicians How Young People Will Afford Homes

A 16-year-old at an autonomy event raised housing affordability as his generation's biggest worry.

Russian Extremists Emailed Bomb Threats Against European Flights

Russian Extremists Emailed Bomb Threats Against European Flights

A Russian extremist cell emailed Italian airports with bomb threats against six flights, Ansa reports, as fake threats hit at least 25 flights in Europe.

Laranjada: Madeira's Orange Soda is Older Than Coca-Cola

Laranjada: Madeira's Orange Soda is Older Than Coca-Cola

Laranjada was created in Funchal in 1872, 14 years before Coca-Cola. What is in Portugal's oldest soft drink, how Madeirans drink it, and who makes it.

Madeira Faces Four Days of Rain, Wind and Big Waves

Madeira Faces Four Days of Rain, Wind and Big Waves

Civil Protection warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusts of up to 110 km/h and waves of up to four metres in Madeira until Monday, 9 November.

Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From Portugal After 23 Years

Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From Portugal After 23 Years

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has ended his 23-year Portugal career with 146 goals in 234 caps, after a fall-out with head coach Jorge Jesus.

Study Finds Ronaldo Shapes How the World Sees Portugal

Study Finds Ronaldo Shapes How the World Sees Portugal

A survey of 3,931 people in nine countries finds 76% believe Cristiano Ronaldo has a very strong influence on Portugal's image abroad.

Madeira Under Yellow Rain Warning on Thursday

Madeira Under Yellow Rain Warning on Thursday

IPMA puts Madeira's south coast and mountain areas under a yellow rain warning on Thursday and Friday, with heavy showers and possible thunderstorms.

Economy Secretary Sees Signs of Cooling in Madeira's Economy

Economy Secretary Sees Signs of Cooling in Madeira's Economy

José Manuel Rodrigues says Madeira's economy shows signs of cooling and points to tax cuts in the next regional budget, at the 500 Biggest Companies awards.