President Marcelo welcomes Indian counterpart just as government talks about “partnerships with other trading blocs”
Fortuitous state visit sees presidents issue point statement on “free and fair trade” and peace President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has had the fortuitous opportunity to talk face-to-face with his
Portuguese government highlights unity within Europe over negotiations with US
“We must be strategically patient” – secretary of state for economy As the European Commission proposes “a good deal” to President Donald Trump in the face of his swingeing tariffs
Crude oil spills into Tejo river forcing several beach closures
Ports authority working to contain pollution as slick increases Various authorities are trying hard today to contain a spill of crude oil, in the early hours of this morning, close
Portuguese companies confronted with US ultimatum to drop diversity policies
Companies described as “between silence, ignorance and concern” Portuguese companies are described as “between silence, ignorance and concern” following letters sent out by the US government last week informing them
Election debates kick off this evening with head-to-heads with party leaders
PM faces PCP’s Paulo Raimundo; CHEGA faces PAN Television debates for the snap elections on 18 May begin at 9pm this evening, with the first head-to-heads between AD and PCP,
Lisbon stock market plummets more than 5% on opening bell
Market simply reflecting wider worldwide financial turmoil The Lisbon stock market opened down sharply today, with the PSI (Portuguese Stock Index) falling 5.26% to 6,286.68 points. On Friday, the market
PS pips PSD to post in presenting electoral programme, summarily slammed
Socialists accused of “desperation”, promising everything – and doing nothing for housing crisis It is proving ‘one of those weekends’ we will all have to become used to in the
Political parties join protest in Lisbon today calling for tougher stance against rape
“We are silencing victims, freeing aggressors” Hundreds demonstrated today in Lisbon and Funchal, Madeira, in protest to the case of the 16-year-old allegedly raped by Tik Tok ‘influencers’ who have
Hundreds of Americans resident in Portugal demonstrate against Trump in Lisbon
“We know what fascism is… that’s what is happening” Hundreds of Americans resident in Portugal demonstrated in Lisbon today against the policies of Donald Trump. Hours after the US president
Portuguese businesses want 110,000 immigrants ‘fast tracked’ under government’s new entry rules
Protocol signed this week promises visas within 20 days Portuguese businesses are said to be champing at the bit following the signing earlier this week of the government’s new protocol