High hopes for Easter weekend in Algarve
Tourism board predicts over 90% occupation during Easter; hoteliers expect 70% Tourism officials and hoteliers in the Algarve are expecting a very busy weekend for Easter, with the regional tourism
Climate activists plan wave of school protests in April
Schools to be occupied in Lisbon, Coimbra, Faro and Setúbal A new wave of occupations of schools and universities calling for an end to fossil fuels is scheduled for April
Lisbon’s last Covid-19 vaccination centre closes
The last of the 10 Covid-19 vaccination centres operating in Lisbon closed on Friday, the City Council announced on Monday, adding that those spaces administered 1.48 million vaccines in the
Blood donations needed due to low stock levels
2023 got off to great start but donations dropped in February and March The Portuguese blood and transplantation institute (IPST) is appealing for blood donations due to low stock levels
More foreign doctors than ever in Portugal
A total of 4,503 foreign doctors were working in Portugal at end of 2022 The number of foreign doctors working in Portugal has reached an all-time high. According to data
Perfect start for Portugal’s new boss Roberto Martínez
Two wins, 10 goals scored, zero conceded, first place in Group J of the Euro 2024 qualifiers Roberto Martínez could have hardly hoped for a better start to his career
Portugal can help improve relations between China and EU
Former governor of Macau highlights Portugal’s historic ties with China Portugal can play a key role in improving relations between the European Union and China thanks to its “historical ties”
MotoGP: Bagnaia wins in Portimão as Oliveira crashes out
Huge disappointment as Portugal’s Miguel Oliveira crashes out after being hit by Marc Marquéz during lap 3 Italian rider and reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia won the season-opening Portuguese Grand
Four-day working week “could be way of retaining talent”
Pilot-project is entering its second phase Portugal’s secretary of state for labour said on Friday that the four-day working week pilot-project may represent an incentive to retain workers in Portugal.
Ricky Gervais announces first show ever in Portugal
British comedian Ricky Gervais has announced his first show ever in Portugal as part of his ‘Armageddon’ stand-up tour. The show will be held in Lisbon although the date and