Government anti-corruption plan published eight months late
Corruption remains a “serious problem that affects citizens’ trust in institutions,” the government recognises After months of delay, the Portuguese government has finally published its long-promised risk prevention plan to
Portugal identified as growing ‘cocaine gateway’ into Europe
22 tonnes of cocaine were seized in Portugal in 2023 Portugal has been identified as one of the new key entry points for cocaine trafficking into Europe, with 22 tonnes
Portugal beats Germany to reach second Nations League final
Francisco Conceição and Cristiano Ronaldo completed the five-minute comeback Portugal is through to the final of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League after defeating Germany in a semi-final clash in Munich
Portugal’s new government to be sworn in today
Luís Montenegro and his 16 ministers will be sworn in at 6pm Portugal‘s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and the 16 ministers of the 25th Constitutional Government will be sworn in
Former PS leader António José Seguro throws hat into 2026 presidential ring
“We need confidence,” says Seguro Former Socialist Party (PS) leader António José Seguro has officially confirmed his candidacy for President of the Republic. The announcement came on Tuesday in a
Portimão’s Vau beach to be replenished after summer
The operation is part of a €1.5 million coastal protection project The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has announced a €1.5 million coastal protection project to replenish sand at Portimão’s popular
President Marcelo confronted by protester over Palestine during Lisbon Book Fair visit
“Don’t grab me by the neck,” protester said as president Marcelo attempted to engage her in conversation President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was confronted over Palestine today by a protester
Portuguese researchers discover 300-million-year-old fungus spores
Portuguese scientists found the spores in Anadia, Aveiro A team of Portuguese scientists has uncovered fossilised remains of ancient fungi dating back 300 million years, in what is being hailed
Time to rethink tourism
Algarve hotel boss predicts extremely busy summer but warns destination needs strategic investment to stay ahead As the Algarve braces for another exceptionally busy summer, hoteliers are calling for strategic
Missing tourist Greg Monks found dead in Albufeira
Tragic outcome has been confirmed by PJ police Portugal’s PJ police have formally confirmed that the body of Greg Monks, the 38-year-old British man who had been missing for one