Pediatric society green-lights Covid vaccinations for over-5s
In response to the request for an opinion over the safety of vaccinating children over the age of five against Covid-19, the Portuguese pediatric society has essentially given the policy
CNN makes Portuguese début by giving interview to fugitive BPP bankster
CNN Portugal made its Portuguese début yesterday, broadcasting an online interview with fugitive BPP ‘bankster’ João Rendeiro. As subject matter goes, it was suitably ‘different’. Mr Rendeiro – still in
Quality of Portugal’s democracy dips even lower than that of European neighbours
The quality of Portugal’s democracy has taken a dive – as has that of almost every country on the planet. But Portugal’s has dipped even lower than its European neighbours.
Fresh milk ‘at risk’ as production costs climb
Aprolep, the Portuguese association of milk producers, is warning that supplies of fresh milk are under threat due to an increase in production costs which is not being offset by
PM ‘refuses to anticipate new measures to contain pandemic’
PM António Costa has been described as ‘refusing to anticipate new measures to contain the pandemic’, which is showing an uptick in infections despite Portugal’s high level of vaccinations. Challenged
Delight as Algarve birding wetland on way to being declared “natural reserve”
There is undisguised delight today following news that the ICNF (nature and forestry conservation institute) has finally conceded to more than two decades worth of efforts towards giving Algarve birding
Portugal’s government accused of ignoring populations in favour of mining companies
Various political parties have begun addressing the groundswell of public opinion in protected areas identified for mining. PSD, Bloco de Esquerda, PAN and PEV – in other words, a complete
Nine heads of service at Santa Maria Hospital follow through on resignation ‘threat’
Nine heads of service at Lisbon’s Santa Maria Hospital have created stark precedent today by physically leaving their posts exactly 12 days since warning they were ready to do so.
Government is “overdramatising” Covid situation in Portugal, says State advisor
Respected television commentator and State advisor Luís Marques Mendes used his regular Sunday night slot yesterday to lament the hysteria being whipped up, ostensibly by the government, over Portugal’s situation
Firefighters and workers in social sector start receiving Covid booster jabs today
Following on from the administration of Covid booster jabs to Portugal’s health service personnel, firefighters and workers in the social sector are today starting to receive their ‘3rd dose’ jabs.