Algarve citrus sector between rock and hard place
Up to 30% ‘losses’ from weeks of rain, but drought would have been even worse With so many delighting in the news that the Algarve now has enough water stored
Violent crime rises again in Portugal
Number of rapes ‘highest in decade’ Provisional data from the Annual Internal Security Report (RASI) for 2024 shows that violent and serious crime, as well as juvenile delinquency, has risen
Appeal court orders couple to get rid of constantly barking dog
Could this case be a landmark for Portugal? The Lisbon court of appeal has ordered a retired couple to get rid of their 15-year-old pet because his constant barking upsets
Poll spot-on: PSD returns to power in Madeira, one seat short of absolute majority
CDS’ sole MP open to ‘swinging balance’ to PSD advantage The poll almost a week ago was ‘spot on’: it saw Madeira’s PSD government returning, potentially with an absolute majority,
Early morning earthquake felt in Faro, Albufeira
4.4 quake caused no personal or material damage Another day, another earthquake – but this one was felt with some intensity in Faro and Albufeira, measuring 4.4 on the Richter
Madeira elections: PSD “on verge of absolute majority”
Party led by Miguel Albuquerque on track for between 21-24 MPs Just as a poll released last week forecast, PSD social democrats in Madeira are on the verge of winning
Lisbon’s ‘new airport’: tourism confederation “very, very concerned”
Confederation fears construction could take decades, not years Portugal’s tourism confederation has today said what most people have been thinking since the definitive plan for a new, modern, airport for
Tejo river at risk of ‘bursting its banks’
River flows expected to continue rising With the effects of storm Martinho still being felt throughout the country, authorities are warning of the “high risk” of the Tejo river bursting
Upcoming election: poll brings good news/bad news
Good news for government; bad for ‘democracy’ Luís Montenegro’s AD centre-right government has received some good news today, in the form of a new poll that shows 20% of the
US tariffs could hit Portugal’s GDP by 1.1%
Bank of Portugal navigates trail of uncertainty The increase in tariffs imposed by the US could have an impact of 1.1% of Portugal’s GDP, especially in the first two years