Iconic Belém Tower closes for one year to undergo revamp
The iconic Belém Tower, one of Portugal’s most visited monuments, has officially closed to the public for conservation and restoration work as part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP).
(No) justice for Smoky: Outrage as man found guilty of killing pet dog walks free
Smoky was found in a rubbish bag with two bricks tied to his collar Widespread public outrage has erupted following Portimão Court’s decision to grant a suspended sentence – and
Train disruption looms as strike threatens Monday commutes
Train operator CP has warned of a strike scheduled for Monday Portugal’s train network is bracing for serious disruption this coming Monday as ticket inspectors prepare to walk off the
Prison officials face suspension over Vale de Judeus escape
Former director, senior officer and seven guards will have opportunity to defend themselves before a final decision is made Portugal’s Directorate-General for Reintegration and Prison Services (DGRSP) has proposed the
Portuguese volunteer firefighters to receive “largest daily pay increase in a decade”
Daily wage to increase from €67.30 to €75 Portugal’s Minister of Presidency has announced the “largest pay increase in a decade” for volunteer firefighters participating in civil protection operations, including
More women in tech: nearly 60,000 working in Portugal’s ICT sector in 2024
Women now represent 22.7% of Portugal’s ICT tech workforce The number of women working in Portugal’s Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector reached 59,600 in 2024, marking a significant increase
Portugal must cut down on ambulance births, minister says
Around 50 babies were born in ambulances in 2024 Portugal’s health minister has admitted the need to cut down on the number of babies born in ambulances on the way
Portugal slammed for “worrying” silence over Macau journalist arrests
The arrest of two journalists in Macau last month has sparked concern among media watchdogs, but it’s Portugal’s resounding silence that’s now making headlines. The two reporters, from the independent
Spanish hotel chain takes over VRSA’s five-star Grand House Algarve
Bordoy Hotels has taken over Grand House Algarve, located in Vila Real de Santo António Bordoy Hotels, a prominent hotel chain from Mallorca, has taken its first step outside of
Portugal’s bird sanctuary network takes flight
Project is “already exceeding expectations” A bold new plan to protect Portugal’s birds is taking off faster than expected. Just five months after it launched, the National Network of Bird