NRP Sagres returns from “historic, unrepeatable” voyage to discover world has changed
Tall ship NRP Sagres arrived back in Portugal this morning – it’s ‘historic, unrepeatable world voyage’ cut tragically short by the Covid-19 pandemic. None of those onboard have the worry
Missing Valentina: body found. Father and stepmother arrested.
The body of missing nine-year-old Valentina Fonseca has been discovered. News flashes coming through shortly after midday today said two people have been arrested. SIC television news rapidly updated this,
Levels of infection in Loulé “14 times higher than expected”
Levels of new coronavirus infection in Loulé are 14 times higher than diagnostic tests calculated. Among 1,235 people tested – all of them professionals who have remained more ‘exposed’ during
Mother who dumped newborn in rubbish bin to be charged with attempted murder
The case of a homeless Cape Verdian woman who left her newborn son stark naked in a recycling bin last November has finally seen the Public Ministry formulate a charge
Sniffer dogs and drones search for missing 9-year-old
Sniffer dogs and drones are being used to try and locate a missing nine-year-old, last seen in pyjamas at her father and stepmother’s home in a seaside village near Peniche.
Cafés and restaurants’ return: clients to wear masks “except when eating”
DGS health authority ‘orientation’ for cafés and restaurants’ return to business in 10 days time involves disinfecting premises “at least six times a day”, tables two meters apart, with clients
Portuguese minister joins new call for ‘minimum European income”
Portugal’s labour minister Ana Mendes Godinho has signed her name to a new call by fellow ministers in Spain and Italy for a ‘minimum European income’ to help minimise the
“When can we visit Portugal?” asks UK Telegraph
Latest advice for UK travellers keen to visit Portugal this summer has been ‘updated’ by the Telegraph in a long article that fails conclusively to answer the question. According to
Portugal Growth has 100 million to capitalise small and medium sized businesses
It’s a new fund created to capitalise small and medium sized businesses in the context of the ongoing pandemic. ‘Portugal Growth’ has 100 million euros at its disposal but will
Summer music festivals cancelled, with tickets already purchased ‘guaranteed’ for better days
Instead of announcing the cancellation of festivals as their moment approaches, the government has taken the bull by the horns today and finally cancelled every single event planned in Portugal