Bank of Portugal wants to force companies to accept electronic payment method
The Bank of Portugal announced on Monday that it is preparing a formula to require companies to accept an electronic payment method in addition to cash. This measure is part of
Minister ‘attacked’ with green-coloured eggs by climate activists
Portugal’s Minister of Environment was the subject of the wrath of several climate activists who threw green-coloured eggs at him when he took the stage at the opening of the
Ombria Algarve names João Richard Costa as new CCO
João Richard Costa was previously the Director of Sales and Marketing Ombria, the new sustainable luxury development located in the heart of the Algarve (Loulé) and due to open in
Three injured in explosion at Vila Galé Lagos restaurant
Three people were injured – two seriously – after a bottle of alcohol exploded during a live cooking show at the restaurant of Vila Galé Lagos Hotel on Monday. Two
Nobel Almancil inaugurates new secondary school building
New building to be used for Year 7 to 13 students Dozens of parents, students, school staff and guests were present on Friday for the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art
Government aid announced for beekeepers affected by wildfire
€25,000 made available for beekeepers Portugal’s government announced on Monday that it has created an extraordinary support fund of €25,000 for beekeepers affected by the fires that occurred in May
Canoes, kayaks and boards prohibited on beaches near Benagil cave
The Portimão port authority has prohibited the entry and exit of canoes, kayaks, and boards on six beaches near Lagoa’s famous Benagil cave, one of the most sought-after tourist attractions
Government reduces VAT on fuel via tax cut
Two cent reduction on diesel and one cent on petrol Portugal’s government has announced a minor reduction in fuel prices. In a statement released this Monday, the Ministry of Finance
PSD/CDS-PP win Madeira elections without absolutely majority
Miguel Albuquerque promises to form a “government with stability” The centre-right PSD/CDS-PP coalition won Sunday’s parliamentary elections in Madeira without an absolute majority, but social democrat Miguel Albuquerque promised to
EU approves Portugal’s revised €22 billion recovery plan
Revised plan takes into account high inflation and impact of war The European Commission has approved the revision of Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP, or PRR in Portuguese) today,