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Monika Hoegen is a journalist by origin, works as an independent author, communication consultant, moderator and trainer for international clients.

1 June 2021

Senior Digital Nomad is the new normal: from Brussels to Portugal

First it came as a shock: Like many of us being independent, I lost most engagements with the Covid-Crisis spreading around in March 2020. No more […]
26 May 2021

GreenFest where Sustainability is the word

Over the next weekend, Braga will host another edition of one of the biggest sustainability events in Portugal: GreenFest. This year’s edition will be a hybrid, […]
25 May 2021

Braga Romana: revive Bracara Augusta

Summer is approaching and we’re all longing for a long and well-deserved holiday. Depending on where you live, you’re probably already booking some hotels or you’re […]
24 May 2021

Madeira to promote public display of digital health projects

The “Madeira Digital Health and Wellbeing“, an initiative that brings together digital projects in the areas of health and well-being, is promoting a set of public […]
21 May 2021

Diogo Machado, the Portuguese street artist inspired by the azulejo tradition

Portugal is known for its beautiful buildings with their incredible facades covered in decorative glazed tiles. Whether it’s a glamorous palace or a crumbling house, the […]
20 May 2021

Ancient Cascais caves will soon be open to the wider public

A new site will soon give new life to the natural caves of Poço Velho, in the municipality of Cascais, Portugal. The historic necropolis in the […]
17 May 2021

Portugal now welcomes visitors from most EU countries

After having initially announced it would open to non-essential travel for British tourists, from today Portugal is welcoming non-essential travellers from most European Union countries. The […]
17 May 2021

Quinta da Pacheca: Wine barrels to sleep in full comfort by the Douro

The Wine Barrels at Quinta da Pacheca are an astounding success, even in times of pandemic. The incredible and luxurious lodgings in the shape of a […]
14 May 2021

Porto is the destination of the UEFA Champions League final

The UEFA Champions League final has been moved from Istanbul to Porto in Portugal following insurmountable travel difficulties for English fans as a result of Turkey […]
11 May 2021

Pedro Machado: “In June and July, we may have worrying data regarding unemployment”

Portugal is easing Covid-19 restrictions after a strict two-month lockdown which included shutting schools. Now cafes, museums and shops can receive visitors. It’s a comeback for […]
10 May 2021

Meet Portugal’s new Fashion and Textile Museum

The new Fashion and Textile Museum in Portugal will open on May 20, in Vila Nova de Gaia, in the district of Porto. With a cost […]
3 May 2021

Portugal’s Arouca 516 is the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge

On Sunday Portugal saw the official opening of its new bridge, Arouca 516, overtaking the Charles Kuonen Bridge in the Swiss Alps as the longest pedestrian […]
27 April 2021

10 Most Instagrammable places in Porto

Being famous and gaining thousands of likes and followers on Instagram is a dream goal for many influencers and Instagram users alike, and there can be […]
27 April 2021

Braga transforms the Seven Fountains Monument into a sustainable Green Park

The Sete Fontes is a significant set of springs that form a hydraulic system from which, over several centuries, the city of Braga was supplied with […]
23 April 2021

MADE IN PORTUGAL naturally

“With this campaign, AICEP intends to create emotions and surprise, valuing the authenticity, competitiveness and excellence of products MADE IN PORTUGAL naturally” Luís Castro Henriques, Chairman […]
22 April 2021

Portugal’s Ribatejo conquers Belgian market

The Ribatejo Region has become a gateway to the single European market with its more than 500 million consumers. Thanks to the its entrepreneurship, Ribatejo already […]