Climate change: leaders call for urgent action to save humanity
COMMENT Since taking over the presidency of the Council of the European Union from Germany at the start of this year, Portugal has emphasised that climate change is “an existential
Corruption: New Luanda Leaks revelations
More information has emerged about the business activities of Isabel dos Santos, this time claiming that despite her corrupt reputation she was able to count on advice from three of
Coronavirus pandemic is causing mental health havoc
COMMENT Mental health issues are festering on the sidelines of the constant news reports about Covid-19 infection and death rates, strict lockdown measures, the economic slump and vaccination plans. As
Democracy and freedom in Portugal
COMMENT Amid declining democratic freedoms across the world, international studies have placed Portugal very highly for its level of political rights and civil liberties. The Freedom House research institute based
Portugal remains third most peaceful country in the world
The 2020 Global Peace Index just released reveals that Portugal remains one of the most peaceful countries in the world. This latest, highly respected index indicates that conflicts and crises
Algarve Network for Families in Need: insight into a charity whose efforts have become vital
In the shadows of the sunny Algarve, a place long likened to ‘paradise’ by foreign residents and visitors from abroad, thousands of Portuguese families are living hand to mouth or
Lagoa link in crisis food chain
It is vital that the food supply chain in Europe continues to operate as efficiently as possible, and a Lagoa-based farming company is an example of how this can be