‘Natural catastrophe’ fund sends 37.5 million euros Portugal’s way
The European Parliament has today approved a €37.5 million ‘packet’ for Portugal from its European Solidarity Fund, more usually mobilised to help countries affected by natural catastrophes. Explain reports this
Marcelo sets Portugal’s presidential elections for January 24
President Marcelo has declared January 24 as the date for Portugal’s presidential elections – on the last ‘legal day’ for doing so. And he is still holding out on presenting
“Limit contact to people you live with”: DGS health authority appeal
DGS health authority director Graça Freitas has appealed once again today to the Portuguese to “limit physical contact to what is strictly necessary”. In Ms Freitas mindset this means interaction
Hybrid horror: Zero demands end to tax benefits
The shock ‘news’ that plug-in hybrid vehicles actually pump almost as much C02 into the atmosphere as those with regular engines has prompted Portugal’s environmental association ZERO to demand the
Majority of Portuguese disagree with latest ‘restrictions’ while commentators dub them contradictory
The government’s latest convoluted round of restrictions – ostensibly designed to help ‘control the pandemic’ – are not being well received, either by the general population or media commentators. A
Loulé animal charity becomes first in Portugal to win WorkAway “International Host of the Month” award
Loulé animal charity ARA – standing for Animal Rescue Algarve – has become the first Portuguese activity to receive hosting platform WorkAway’s “International Host of the Month” award. The unique
Historic victory! Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira wins MotoGP in Portimão
In one of the best kind of feel-good results the country could hope for, Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira has won the 2020 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão today, producing
Experts warn government’s new restrictions could actually ‘end up disseminating virus’ throughout Portugal
Saturday’s elaborate list of new restrictions dividing the country up into four-tiers may have unintentionally opened up a new risk for contagion. This is the fear of the national association
Portugal’s health service helpline orders “many people” unnecessarily to self isolate
This is the message comes from the country’s overworked ‘Covid detectives’ – better known as ‘health delegates – who say the last nine months have taken their capabilities “to the
PM announces new restrictions as over 8 million Portuguese face further weekend lockdowns
PM António Costa has announced new restrictions for this latest State of Emergency as over 8 million Portuguese hear they face further weekend lockdowns. Upcoming December Bank Holidays (falling on