Portugal’s general strike gathers momentum; nurses announce adherence
Grassroots support for a general strike, called by syndicates for December 11, is increasing by the day. Today, SEP, the syndicate of Portuguese nurses, has announced it too will be
GNR out in force on roads, stopping cars and goods vehicles
Portugal’s GNR police will be out in force on the nation’s roads this week as the bad weather gives way to at least a week’s respite from rain. The “general
Five armed men burst into family home in Cabeceiras de Basto
Five armed men terrorised a family in Cabeceira de Basto yesterday, taking them hostage in their home Cavez, and demanding money and jewellery which they eventually made off with. According
Portugal’s Court of Auditors queries more than 20 PRR contracts
More than 20 PRR (Plan for Recovery and Resilience Plan) contracts have been considered irregular by Portugal’s Court of Auditors (TdC) – and each one has had to be followed
Almost 50,000 foreigners acquired Portuguese nationality in 2024; only 15,000 live here
Almost 50,000 foreigners acquired Portuguese nationality in 2024, but only 15,000 of them live in Portugal, according to the latest data from INE statistics institute. This stark fact suggests all
Brazilian mafia boss run-to-ground in ‘luxury in Cascais’
Portugal’s PJ police are celebrating the capture of a notorious Brazilian drug boss in Cascais, along with his girlfriend – also wanted for various offences, including drug trafficking and money-laundering.
Father and son shot dead in Montijo: suspect on run
A father and his son died last night in a Montijo restaurant after being shot by a man who had a working relationship with the older man. The suspect, already
Firefighters snub PM’s efforts yesterday; vote to proceed with protests
Yesterday’s attempt by the prime minister to bring firefighters on board has fallen flat. Television footage of Luís Montenegro assuring firefighters at their 45th national congress that the government was
Doctors sign up to ‘general strike’ government insists isn’t necessary
Participants at the 14th Congress of FNAM, the National Federation of Doctors, have unanimously approved a motion today to join the general strike on December 11, called in protest to
Primary school closes itself “due to lack of security”
A Lisbon primary school is taking it on itself to close tomorrow due to problems caused by persistent leaks that are compromising the electricity system. This is a story acutely