Covid-19 boosters, mass testing and teleworking: Specialists suggest measures to tackle pandemic’s fifth wave in Portugal
Increasing the pace of Portugal’s Covid-19 booster vaccine roll-out, carrying out mass testing and bringing back teleworking when possible are some of the main measures proposed by specialists at a
Still no trace of fugitive banker after wife claims he is in South Africa
The whereabouts of fugitive banker João Rendeiro are still unknown. The former president of BPP, who months ago justified his decision to flee Portugal as a means of clearing his
Teen girl killed in ‘wheelie’ motorbike accident near Faro school
A 17-year-old young girl was killed in a motorbike accident near the João de Deus secondary school in Faro on Thursday afternoon, PSP police have confirmed. The tragic crash occurred
People aged 65 or older can now schedule Covid-19 booster and flu shot
Portugal’s national health board (DGS) has announced that its self-scheduling platform for Covid-19 booster and flu shots is now open to people aged 65 or older. Those looking to receive
Madeira: Unvaccinated banned from restaurants, bars, cinemas, hairdressers and events
The regional government of the Madeira archipelago has announced harsh new rules for people who have not received a Covid-19 vaccine. Starting tomorrow (November 20), unvaccinated people will be banned
Armed gang causes panic at Loures school
An armed gang of around 10 people caused panic at the José Cardoso Pires secondary school in Loures on Tuesday (November 16) when they were barred from entering. The group
Incidence of pancreatic cancer increases in Portugal: More cases among younger people detected
The incidence of pancreatic cancer – one of the deadliest forms of cancer – is on the rise in Portugal. While it used to be a type of cancer that
Operation ‘Save Christmas’: PM addresses arrival of pandemic’s fifth wave
A new surge in Covid-19 cases in Europe is seeing restrictions being imposed yet again in many countries. In Portugal, a key meeting involving the government and specialists is due
Government proposes €705 minimum wage for 2022
The Portuguese government has presented a proposal to increase the minimum wage from €665 to €705 in 2022. As the government explains in the documentation delivered to unions and business
Local artists to showcase latest creations at Armação de Pêra’s Holiday Inn
An exhibition featuring the works of several local artists will take place on the first weekend of December at the Holiday Inn in Armação de Pêra. The ‘Winter Exhibition’ is