Systems blackout affects ‘race’ to swap gas-powered home appliances for electric
In one of those quirks that highlights the Catch-22 of ‘going 100% electric’, the opening of the government’s programme E-Lar yesterday suffered constraints due to the crashing of the IT
Portugal wants to be ‘active part in process for using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine”
Portugal’s prime minister Luís Montenegro has said today that Portugal wants to be “an active part” of the European proposal to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. “I believe
“We’ve done what we can”, says PM regarding flotilla in Israel’s “high risk zone”
After weeks in which its participants have suffered drone ‘attacks’ involving itching powder, loud Abba music and worse, the Global Samud humanitarian flotilla carrying aid for the people of Gaza
Doh! Vintage 1920 Rolls Royce “destroyed” during transport beneath A1 underpass
A mint-condition 1920 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost suffered devastating damages yesterday morning when the trailer it was being transported on passed under a viaduct on the A1 at Póvoa de Santa Iria,
Firefighting resources reduced as of today (October 1)
Resources available to fight rural fires will be reduced starting today – but five of the 11 aircraft that were supposed to be withdrawn from service will continue to operate.
Housing ‘shake-up’: Government announces measures to galvanise construction sector
Following on from initial moves to try and fix the housing crisis – measures that have failed completely to stem the meteoric rise in prices – the government has advanced
Gaza humanitarian flotilla warned ‘don’t enter Israeli danger zone’
Portugal’s government has reiterated its appeal to Portuguese activists on board the flotilla that intends to take humanitarian aid to Gaza to stay in international waters, warning of “very serious
Foreigners Law approved in parliament by parties of the right
The hotly-contested Foreigners Law has been approved for the second time in parliament – again by parties of the right, with votes against by political groupings of the left. This
“Portugal stands and will continue to stand by Moldova”
Portugal’s prime minister Luís Montenegro has emphasised the “free will of the people” of Moldova following the victory of the pro-European Union (EU) party in the legislative elections on Sunday.
Portugal supports Trump plan for ‘peace in Gaza’
Writing over social network ‘X’, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has acknowledged that the 20-point plan announced yesterday “could be the starting point for a just and lasting peace.” “I welcome