Valença marks 40 years of Portugal's accession to the European Union
The municipality of Valença commemorates the 40th anniversary of Portugal joining the European Union.

Latest news and stories about cross border in Portugal for expats and residents.
The municipality of Valença commemorates the 40th anniversary of Portugal joining the European Union.


Immigrants living in Portugal are looking for employment opportunities in Spain.

The central banks of Portugal and Spain are set to propose collaborative measures aimed at reducing economic obstacles between the two nations.




Cross-border communities from Portugal and Spain mobilised in an unprecedented gathering to demand the construction of the IC31, the motorway that will connect the Spanish Extremadura region to the Beira Baixa region. The protest took place near the border in Monfortinho.

Portugal and Spanish representatives are calling for the immediate commencement of works on the IC31 road link.


For almost 30 years, they have been demanding the construction of a 70-kilometre motorway section to bring the Atlantic closer to Extremadura.

The Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route between Valência de Alcântara and Marvão creates a new link between Spain and Portugal.


The Minister gave assurances that Portugal has not received any notification from Spanish authorities regarding mining operations in A Gudiña.

The European project connecting Portugal and Spain in quantum communications was officially presented this Thursday. The Spanish company Indra Space will coordinate the consortium and manage the operations and technical implementation of the future cross-border link, which involves fibre optics, quantum coding technology, and a space component. Designated IberianQCI – Iberian Quantum Communications...

A new initiative worth 4 million euros seeks to enhance collaboration between Portuguese and Spanish authorities in managing and fighting wildfires.

It is a cry for unity that brings together business leaders, the public, civil society, and local mayors around the development of a region that refuses to be forgotten.
Álvaro Santos held a meeting with Alfonso Rueda Valenzuela to discuss matters concerning the Galicia and Northern Portugal region.


A report on a new infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity and cross-border relations between Portugal and Spain.

In an interview with the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, Maria da Graça Carvalho says she is waiting for the Portuguese regulator's position before taking a stance: “We shall see.”
A look at the bridge connecting Portugal and Spain, known for being one of the shortest international crossings globally.

A new bridge connecting Portugal and Spain is set to reduce travel time by one hour.

A new bridge connecting Portugal and Spain is set to reduce travel distance by 85 kilometres.
The number of legal requests for alimony and child support payments between Brazil and Portugal is on the rise, according to Lusa.
An educational initiative brings together schools from the Galicia region and Northern Portugal for a joint event in the municipality of Valença.
