A new style of driving licence has been launched in Portugal, featuring an innovative design and an improvement to security validation. This design has resulted in combining offset and screen printing techniques, creating a more harmonious visual aspect of the background with anti-copy motifs - guilloches, microtexts and lines of variable thickness - which cannot be reproduced by conventional means.

Portugal is the 7th most peaceful country in the world, having dropped one position compared to the previous year while maintaining 5th position among European countries, by the Global Peace Index 2024

In response to the Algarve's drought, Lagoa's municipality implemented general measures to reduce & rationalize water use from 02/29/2024. Please be aware how and where it is expressly prohibited to use water.

What are the best countries to retire in 2024? According to InterNations platform: PORTUGAL, stands on 2nd position See the complete list! The increase in global mobility and the ability to choose where to live have led many to consider starting a new life in a different country. But how do you choose where to live and enjoy a well-deserved retirement? Which are the best countries to retire in 2024? The online platform InterNations has revealed its 2024 ranking: Portugal and Spain stand out! Every year, the global expatriate community formulates this highly regarded ranking. The Global Retirement Index, updated annually, relies on the real experiences of its correspondents and subscribers. It calculates in which nations it is possible to live with higher quality while spending less. In other words, how to make the most of income and pensions during this phase of life. Below, we present the highlights for 2024.

When we decide to buy a house, it is worth checking whether the chosen country is considered safe. When we decide where we want to buy a house to live, one of the first questions that come to mind is “will it be a safe place?”. We want to live in complete safety, knowing that we can lead a relaxed and fearless life, without constantly looking over our shoulder thinking that someone is following us on the street. Or when we return home in the early hours of the morning, after a night of partying, with the keys in hand in case self-defence is needed.