Non-urgent surgeries postponed at Algarve hospitals
Surgeries were postponed in Algarve to avoid overcrowding and free up beds during period of heightened pressure on A&E services Around 20 non-urgent surgeries have been postponed this week at
Algarve wines to gain “new home” in Lagoa
It will be a “new phase for Algarve wines and wine tourism,” says president of Algarve Wine Commission (CVA) The municipal council of Lagoa is in the final stages of
Inquiry launched into death of two-year-old ‘sent home after visiting A&E’
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into the death of Teo Nascimento, a two-year-old who died at home a day and a half after visiting the emergency department
120 national companies at Madrid’s FITUR tourism fair
Portugal will be represented this year at the Madrid International Tourism Fair (FITUR), one of the largest in the world, by 120 companies and seven tourism regions, as well as
Lisbon residents, tourists call for downtown CCTV surveillance
Surge in crime in historic downtown area requires action, petition says A surge in crime in Lisbon’s historic downtown Baixa Pombalina district has led to growing calls for more effective
Immigrant labour crucial to agrifood firms in Alentejo – survey
Companies recognise immigrant labour as vital to their activity In the southwest of Portugal’s Alentejo region, immigrants are not just a part of the workforce – they are considered the
Australian Open: Borges through to third round; Faria eliminated by Djokovic
Nuno Borges has qualified for the third round of the Australian Open after eliminating home player Jordan Thompson this Wednesday. The Portuguese player, ranked 33rd in the ATP Tour, won
President Marcelo congratulates Mozambique’s new president
Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa sent a congratulatory message to Daniel Chapo, who was sworn in as President of Mozambique on Wednesday. In his letter, Marcelo highlighted the “fraternal
Portuguese court greenlights police bodycams
Bodycams are used by police forces in several countries across the globe Portugal is set to join the long list of countries that allow the use of cameras on police
São Brás de Alportel honours fire alert association
São Brás has honoured Alerta, the fire alert association which plays a key role in alerting the public about fires and raising money, equipment and supplies for firefighters The municipal