Use of chainsaws/ field burnings etc. off limits during heatwave
Advice applies to mainland, particularly north, centre and Algarve ANEPC national emergency and civil protection has put a moratorium on the use of chainsaws/ outdoor equipment that could spark a
EuroBic/ABANCA at centre of scam allegations
Businesswoman claims bank transferred €85,000 out of her account “during phone conversation” In another terrifying example of how sophisticated online scams have become, a Caldas da Rainha businesswoman has been
At least 11 elderly drivers victims of fake accident scams
Scammers drove around “looking for likely victims“ PSP police report today that at least 11 elderly people have fallen victim to a fake accident scam. The modus operandi involves people
UBER “guarantees it has no knowledge” of nightmare trip suffered by American tourist
Tabloid Correio da Manhã has full story; has spoken with eye-witnesses UBER has reacted to yesterday’s story of an American tourist ‘abducted’ by a driver responding to call-outs, stressing it
Airport space for judge to hear foreigners detained at border fails opening date
“Still under construction” Authorities have extended the deadline they set themselves for creating a room at Lisbon airport where a judge can hear foreign citizens detained at the border because
Portugal has “important conversation” with US over trade, tech and defence
US secretary Marco Rubio talks with Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel have had an “important conversation” on ways to
Five arrested for vicious attack on teenage British tourist in Albufeira
Gang filmed attack; posted it online and walked off with victim’s phone GNR police have announced the arrests of five youths, all aged 17, whom they believe to have been
President sends amendments to foreigners law to Constitutional Court
Asks court particularly for ‘preventative review’ on changes to family reunification In a move that will satisfy critics calling for the opinion of constitutionalists, President Marcelo has today sent amendments
All change at Portugal’s central bank – and PS Socialists have new cause for complaint
Socialists wanted former governor Mário Centeno to remain in place On cue today, Portugal’s AD government announced its choice for Governor of the Bank of Portugal – and contrary to
University student caught cheating “attacks lecturers”; bites colleague
Colleague came to aid of lecturer who ended up transported to hospital Lisbon University’s Law Faculty was the centre of a “serious incident” this week when a student became irritated