Lone Star agrees sale of Novo Banco to French group BPCE
BPCE also in talks to purchase stakes held by government, Resolution Fund Lone Star has reached an agreement with French banking group BPCE for the sale of Novo Banco for
Portugal’s government moves on limiting ‘family reunification’ for legalised immigrants
Changes to be included in centre-right government’s four-year programme With a petition supporting the limiting of family reunification for legalised immigrants still steadily gathering signatures, Portugal’s government does appear to
National average wage to reach ‘European level’ by 2035; decent housing available to all
Candidate to PS Socialist leadership reveals principal goals José Luís Carneiro – the only politician so far willing to take on leadership of the PS Socialist party – wants the
“Being able to hide a body doesn’t mean killers walk free”
Lawyer warns man on trial for murder: “There are no perfect crimes” The final allegations of the murder trial of Fernando Valente – the man accused of killing a former
PM points to serious challenges facing Portugal, EU during commemorations in Lisbon
Dignitaries celebrate Portugal’s 40 years ‘in Europe’ Prime minister Luís Montenegro is one of many dignitaries who have been giving speeches in Lisbon on the 40th anniversary of Portugal’s accession
Portugal’s ability to spend 2% on defence this year described as “big effort”
But minister admits country will go higher if it has to Foreign affairs minister Paulo Rangel has admitted that “a big effort” will be required for Portugal to spend 2%
Seven Portuguese believed to be among victims of Air India crash en-route to Gatwick, UK
Devastating footage of incident showing on social media Seven Portuguese are believed to be among victims of a devastating plane crash in the Indian city of Ahmedabad today. Early reports
NGOs lobby Brussels to drop ‘fast track’ status given to controversial lithium mine
Green transition cannot be built on environmental harm, social injustice Three NGOs are challenging the European Commission’s backing of a controversial lithium mine in northern Portugal. MiningWatch Portugal, ClientEarth and
Mainland Portugal set for sweltering temperatures from Sunday
Sahara dust to accompany “mass of hot air from North Africa” Mainland Portugal will see a significant rise in temperatures from Sunday, with highs between 33–40ºC – the highest temperatures
Over 2,000 sign petition against copper, lead mining in touristic Alentejo
Plans by mining company Redcorp have been considered “of national interest” Well over 2,000 people (and rising) have signed their names to a petition against the Lagoa Salgada Mine project, for