Chega leader condemned for racial segregation by Supreme Court
André Ventura, the leader of Portugal’s right wing party Chega, has been condemned by the Supreme Court for “racial segregation”. This means he has, once and for all, to issue
Dozen airlines fined for transporting passengers without required Covid paperwork
TAP, EasyJet, Emirates Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair and others have all fallen foul of the Portuguese government’s new ‘get tough measures’ against airlines transporting passengers without the required Covid paperwork.
Vaccinating 5-11 year olds: DGS keeps nation in suspense
There is a distinct feeling in the media that authorities are preparing the ground for 5-11 year olds to be vaccinated against Covid-19, but refusing nonetheless to say either way.
Brussels fires bazooka at Portugal’s badly-run public businesses
Brussels is not impressed with the way Portugal runs public concerns and businesses. It is threatening to use the ‘bazooka’ (the billions in grant funding destined for pandemic recovery) to
Minister and motorway death: new revelations suggest more scandal on way
The dismal story of how a government car, carrying a minister on official business, mowed down and killed a motorway roadworker simply refuses to go away. Today, even after former
Autotests leap in price due to increased demand
The increased demand for covid ‘autotests’ – which used to be available for around €1.50 in supermarkets – have seen prices leap in the last week since new restrictions
DGS ‘recommends’ use of masks in bars and discos even without legal obligation to comply
Portugal’s DGS health authority has recommended the use of masks in bars and discos even though there is no legal obligation for citizens to comply. For the time being, masks
Oeiras mayor showing signs of improvement in hospital after admission with Covid-19
Oeiras’ charismatic mayor Isaltino Morais is showing clear signs of improvement in hospital after being admitted just over a week ago with Covid-19. He has left the ‘intermediate care’ ward
Prédio Coutinho finally starts falls in Viana do Castelo
After a 20-year legal battle, and endless stand-offs, the demolition of ‘eyesore’ Prédio Coutinho is finally underway in Viana do Castelo. The work should take around six months to complete
PSD leader riding on a high doesn’t mince words over changes at Interior Ministry
With PSD leader Rui Rio now riding on a high (having won the second internal elections to remain as leader), he hasn’t minced his words over changes at the Ministry