Pilot who dropped GNR special agents into raging inferno finally accused by Public Ministry
It has taken more than three years, but the Public Ministry has finally accused pilot João Leitão of dropping five young GNR GIPS (special forces) into a raging inferno and
Casa Verde business collapse: victims say they have been defrauded
Casa Verde – the renewable energies company based in Almancil – has collapsed; owner Paul Ledwith has ‘disappeared’ (see below) ; the company offices are closed; customers say they have
Nurses syndicates try to force release of vaccine patents
Nurses syndicates in 28 countries, including Portugal, have filed a complaint with the UN against the EU, UK and three other countries blocking the release of vaccine patents. The move
Covid-positive Oeiras mayor Isaltino Morais admitted to hospital for tests
Oeiras mayor Isaltino Morais has been admitted to hospital for tests as a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection. He is not showing serious symptoms, reports stress. But his age (71) means
Whistleblower/ hacker Rui Pinto among names selected for Portugal’s first anti-corruption trophy
Young computer genius Rui Pinto – initially pilloried by the Portuguese press for being “a computer hacker”; now very much recognised as a whistleblower whose information on deep seated corruption
13 test positive for Omicron in Portugal: “all well; some asymptomatic”
As the worldwide fervour over Omicron – a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 identified in South Africa – calms slightly, authorities in Portugal have revealed that 13 positive cases have been
Banco Alimentar ‘food drive’ in supermarkets over weekend collects 1,100 tons of donations
Portuguese people shopping over the weekend donated 1,100 tons of foodstuff to volunteers working for the Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome – the NGO that literally feeds people who cannot
Body of elderly man found floating in Lagos Marina
The body of a man believed to be in his 70s to mid-70s was found floating in Lagos Marina shortly before 10 this morning. Foul play is not suspected. Say
72% of Portugal’s youth earn less than €950 euros
“The crushing majority of young people believe there are fewer and fewer opportunities to find a job in Portugal. A third intend to emigrate. Lack of money is the principal
Specialists tell DGS “don’t vaccinate Portugal’s 5-11 year olds”
… but everything points to this advice likely to be ignored. This is the gist of information broadcast by SIC television news this afternoon: “A series of experts who advise