Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email Loulé and Torres Vedras were the highest-grossing in the country this year according to a study based on payments made with bank cards “First place is taken by the Madeira region which represents a 44% share of the total revenue The rest of the podium is filled by the municipalities of Loulé and Torres Vedras with 24% and 13% of the total respectively which manages the network of national and foreign multi-bank cards in Portugal assessed turnover in local businesses during the Carnival period businesses saw a 7.1% increase in revenue in most of the 10 municipalities compared to the same period in 2024 The increase was more significant in the municipalities of Mealhada (+ 67.7%) and Macedo de Cavaleiros (+ 66.5%) Mealhada was also the location that saw the greatest year-on-year growth in terms of average spending per card (+26.7%) as well as in terms of the average value per purchase (+30.5%) it was in Macedo de Cavaleiros that the highest average value per purchase was recorded (€43.19) This municipality recorded an average expenditure per card of 48.13 euros being surpassed by Madeira (80.31 euros) and Loulé (72.40 euros) there were peaks in revenue on Saturday in Mealhada (91.7%) Estarreja (35.9%) and in Torres Vedras (34.9%) and in Macedo de Cavaleiros (142.5%) and Alcobaça (23.7%) The study also found that foreign transactions in these 10 municipalities were mainly from the UK a third of the cards transacted during this period were foreign “with Carnival having the most foreign tourists (…) and the destination where the English where only 3.35% of the cards that transacted in local businesses were foreign We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal A large wooden figure of a reveler from the Portuguese village of Podence is burnt as a symbol of the burning of "entrudo," meaning to burn what is bad with the coronavirus pandemic having a particular resonance this year during the annual Carnival festivities in Macedo de Cavaleiros known as "Caretos" wear brass or wooden masks and dress up in costumes made of dyed wool with cowbells in their belts government social distancing laws prohibit public gatherings during Carnival celebrations meaning this year the revelers perform on their balconies or near their homes in the village of Podence A reveler from the Portuguese village of Podence dressed in a traditional costume during the annual Carnival festivities in Macedo de Cavaleiros Revelers shout and chase people in the streets to scare them they bang their cowbells against the person The Caretos of Podence were declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO Detail of a young reveler from the Portuguese village of Podence dressed in a traditional costume during the annual Carnival festivities in Macedo de Cavaleiros Revelers from the Portuguese village of Podence dressed in traditional costumes during the annual Carnival festivities in Macedo de Cavaleiros A large wooden figure of a reveller from the Portuguese village of Podence is burnt as a symbol of the burning of "entrudo," meaning to burn what is bad We want to hear what you think about this article. Submit a letter to the editor or write to letters@theatlantic.com A collection of winning and honored images from this year’s nature-photo competition A collection of amazing recent images made with the Hubble Space Telescope Mourners of Pope Francis gathered at the Vatican scenes from the the second weekend of Coachella 2025 and landscapes of the Earth’s arctic and subarctic regions Follow us on Instagram for the most striking images from the very center of life in the air and the land Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday Adjust Text Size: A+ A- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dad Clotilde dos Anjos and Francisco Cordeiro; his brother Albino and sister Maria He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 57 years Antonia da Conceicao Ferreirinha; his daughter Teressa (Tess); son Victor (Jocelyn); his two beloved grandchildren and many nieces and nephews each with whom he held a unique relationship Manuel was raised in a happy and loving home in Grijo which he recalled fondly sharing numerous stories about life in the old country with an adventurous spirit he immigrated to Canada arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax on April 21 He embraced his opportunities in his new homeland and took on various jobs in eastern Canada making his way to Manitoba where he worked in the mines in Thompson for eight years and finally settled in Winnipeg in 1963 when he married Antonia who had come from Portugal to join him Manuel was a pioneer of the Portuguese community in Winnipeg helping foster an entrepreneurial spirit among his compatriots he began the family furniture business - a small store on Broadway named Manuel's New and Used Furniture Years of hard work and support from his wife and family and his winning personality resulted in the growth of the business (Manuel's Furniture) and ultimately to its present location on St He was never shy to express how proud he was of his son Victor who took on and enhanced the business and of his daughter Teressa who exemplified his entrepreneurial spirit in her chosen field of education Manuel was full of curiosity and a lifelong learner who enjoyed reading travelling and a good conversation about the stock market He had a wry sense of humour and was of generous spirit supporting many community events and individuals throughout his life Dad enjoyed gatherings with family and friends sharing and telling stories that will continue to be told and appreciated by all who were touched by him He was particularly delighted to hear the laughter of his grandchildren at the family backyard gatherings Dad's best friend and favourite travelling companion was his wife Antonia together they enjoyed many memorable trips among them to Mexico As much as he enjoyed his travels and more recently annual trips to Portugal grateful for all of the possibilities this country provided him He always reminded us "Canada is a good country" Manuel will be sadly missed by his wide circle of family and friends who held him in such high esteem As he courageously fought his battle Dad expressed many times the love and appreciation he felt for his family and friends and how grateful he was for the full life he had lived The family would like to thank the nurses in the Palliative Care ward at St Boniface Hospital for all of the kind attention they showed Dad Dad's wishes had always been to offer a large gathering to the community of people who were so dear to him however sadly due to Covid-19 restrictions and gathering limitations to Chapel Lawn Funeral Home between 9:00 a.m followed by entombment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Dad you taught us so much and instilled in us values which will remain as part of your legacy We will love and cherish you forever in our hearts For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 29 Share your memories and/or express your condolences below Unfortunately with the need to moderate tributes for inappropriate content your comments may take up to 48 hours to appear there are several river beaches with unparalleled beauty With longer days and sunshine on the horizon Next to the beach you’ll find a small picnic area and everything you need to spend a whole day here It is one of the most secret places in Trás-os-Montes in the north of the country and it is sought after by those who like canoeing fishing or having a good time away from the cities with lots of trees and small spots to capture the most fun photos this summer you’ll find one of our favorite river beaches: Loriga one of the finalists for the “7 Wonders – Beaches of Portugal” or this beach wouldn’t be in a glacial valley Officially it’s called Praia Fluvial da Castanheira thanks to the inn of the same name next door has a floating platform with two pools (one for adults and one for children) that invites you to take a dip in the waters of the River Zêzere This area is also popular with wakeboarding enthusiasts but if you’re looking for something quieter you can always take a seagull ride or go hiking on the trails that surround the dam with the typical schist and slate houses that characterize the area the water is crystal clear and is concentrated in a small dam the idyllic scenery and the summer heat call for a dip This river beach owes its name to the source of the Alviela river which rises to the surface a few meters higher up with clear Although it’s a delight for kids and adults alike is particularly popular with youngsters because here they can stand up and see the bottom a children’s playground and even a campsite Other must-see attractions nearby are the Centro de Ciência Viva do Alviela and the Gruta da Canada inhabited by thousands and thousands of bats you’ll find one of the river beaches with the most Blue Flags in Europe and Water sports such as windsurfing are very common for those who choose this place to spend their summer vacation As part of the Schist Villages Network Program pedestrian access to this beach – via walkways – is one of the most exciting and beautiful on this list The waters are clear and the Serra da Lousã does the rest which you can also admire from one of the nearby viewpoints it’s the one with the most human hands but that doesn’t mean it’s also very beautiful It has a shaded lawn area and a small sandy area where you’ll find beach facilities with straw hats and other facilities such as barbecues and a picnic area If you’re visiting with family or friends which ensures greater safety on this type of beach The XVI International Iberian Mask Parade is about to 'invade' downtown Lisbon with more than 500 participants from Portugal From September 14 to 21, it’s time once again to celebrate the ancestral rhythms and traditions of the Iberian Peninsula in Lisbon the XVI International Iberian Mask Parade which pays homage to the customs of other times in different regions of the Iberian Peninsula and Europe According to a press release sent to Lisboa Secret this year’s edition is special because it has more than 500 participants from 32 groups from four countries: Portugal Despite the fact that the XVI edition of the International Iberian Mask Parade represents the highlight of the initiative there are still other moments on the program Planos do que fazer em Lisboa em setembro, antes que o verão acabe The Minister of Agriculture has guaranteed the payment of an additional 25 percent of Ecoregimes subsidies until 15 March farmers using organic farming and integrated production will receive 90 percent of the support Maria do Céu Antunes arrived at the town hall of Macedo de Cavaleiros simply saying “Good afternoon everyone” to the approximately 100 farmers who were waiting for her on the street and responded to her with whistles and phrases like “Trás-os-Montes is also Portugal.” After the meeting that lasted around two hours one of the six farmer representatives who participated in the talks explained that this 25 percent relates to the cuts of up to 35 percent that were announced and in the meantime reversed the government explained that the payment of this 25 percent is what the Government currently has the financial availability to do which will now have to unlock the remaining 10 percent These measures represent a global value of €60 million Armindo Lopes has also explained that last year a new European platform was created to identify all producers in integrated production and organic farming there are 10 entities that issue this certification The calculations were completed on 31 December and the first instalment but farmers who were unable to complete the process have not yet received aid following a protest that brought together around 300 farmers in the municipality of Macedo de Cavaleiros and which led to the closure of the A4 in both directions an immediate videoconference meeting plus an in-person meeting with the representative on Monday the first instalment had already been promised to be paid to all farmers by 24 February Armindo Lopes said that some of the demands had been met “What we achieved today is that from March onwards only 10 percent will be left for payment which will be left for the last instalment that was already in the indicative payment calendar” Armindo Lopes also said that in relation to this year's single application they had the guarantee of the Financial Institute of Agriculture and Fisheries (IFAP) and Maria do Céu Antunes an advance in October and another payment in December they had to give in on other measures requested for the region such as the inclusion of agricultural diesel as a production factor the management Government has no role in reviewing this measure Another demand in Trás-os-Montes was the reinforcement of irrigation “Namely the creation of a multipurpose facility at the Baixo Sabor dam A water efficiency plan is being studied for the entire district [of Bragança] but that they will return to the fight if the promises are not met Maria do Céu Antunes then went to Mirandela for another meeting with Trás-os-Montes farmers there was a new chorus of whistles from the farmers for the responsible minister followed by applause for the representatives who left the Paços do Concelho building minutes later The Minister of Agriculture did not speak to journalists that at the end of the rounds of meetings that have taken place across the country a communication will be made on the conclusions reached