Three cyclists, 10-year-old boy, injured in separate hit-and-run incidents near Lisbon
Hit-and-run ‘scourge’ averages one incident per day in Portugal Three cyclists and a 10-year-old boy were injured in two separate hit-and-run incidents in areas around the capital yesterday. Reports cite
Searches resume for paraglider lost at sea near Vila do Bispo
Helmet and life vest already recovered Searches will resume this morning for the paraglider who appears to have gone missing yesterday afternoon after falling into the sea at Furnas beach,
Hundreds more jobs at risk as another car component factory is declared insolvent
Schmidt Light Metal employs around 500 people Yet another factory producing components for the auto sector is in deep financial trouble, putting hundreds of (further) jobs at risk. Several factories
Minister stresses “promising alignment between Portugal and United Kingdom”
Foreign affairs minister speaks after meeting with UK foreign secretary David Lammy Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, has highlighted the “great alignment” between Portugal and the United Kingdom,
Around 5,000 Muslims descend on Alameda for end of Ramadan
Portugal has reportedly “already surpassed 100,000” Muslims Lisbon has had an unusual Sunday of celebrations. First up early morning was the arrival of around 5,000 Muslims, dressed in full costume,
PM admitted to hospital; referred to cardiology
PM expected to be discharged very soon (see update below) Portugal’s caretaker prime minister Luís Montenegro – embarking on a new election campaign – was hospitalised this afternoon after suffering
Portugal’s caretaker government presents grand plan to transform Tejo riverside into major metropolis
Thousands of new homes, jobs, infrastructure promised Insisting the country “cannot stop because of the elections”, Luís Montenegro’s government has announced an urban regeneration project for the municipalities of Lisbon,
Lisbon mayor in embarrassing hot water over jacaranda furore
Carlos Moedas blamed decision on predecessor: but documents show otherwise In this post-truth era it is unsurprising to hear that yet another political figure has been inventive with his interpretation
Saturday’s eclipse will cut solar energy output by 23%
Partial eclipse due in morning, hours before clocks go forwards for ‘summertime’ A partial solar eclipse taking place for two hours tomorrow morning has been tipped to cause a 23%
PS Socialists “want to change tax exemptions for young people buying first homes”
Socialists “aware of risks”, particularly to their own popularity Expresso reports that PS Socialists are “analysing” how they can change the tax exemptions brought in by social democrats for young