Dozens injured as bus collides with HGV in Cartaxo
Three people in serious condition; others being transported to hospital A collision today between a bus and a heavy goods vehicle near Cruz do Campo, in the municipality of Cartaxo,
Portugal’s business confederation gives tentative thumbs-up to meeting over tariffs
Government showing “concern to be attentive to needs of companies” As the first meetings in the wake of tariff turmoil take place today between Portugal’s caretaker government and business leaders
House prices in Portugal increase three times more than anywhere else in Europe
Rental prices also among highest in Europe House prices in Portugal have increased at almost three times the rate of the rest of the European Union on average. This is
Lisbon stocks rebounding slightly as government meets business groups to discuss effects of tariffs
Stock market ‘rebound’ seen as “fragile respite” The Lisbon stock market was rebounding and trading higher this morning, in line with its European counterparts, with 12 PSI shares rising, led
Portuguese Army prepares new force to join NATO contingent in Romania
More than 200 soldiers to reinforce deterrence strategy on eastern flank, bordering Ukraine Less than three weeks since 170 marines left Portugal for a NATO mission in Lithuania, another more
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,