Obesity on the increase
Cardiovascular diseases cause more than 31,000 deaths every year in Portugal. In addition, a World Health Organisation (WHO) report claims that 8.6 per cent of all Portuguese adults have diabetes.
Paediatricians strike at Faro Hospital
Despite assurances last month from Faro Hospital that the dispute about overtime pay had been resolved, nine of the hospital’s 23 paediatricians went ahead with the strike onOctober 1, as
Poll supports abortion reform
Most Portuguese support a new referendum on abortion and more than half are in favour of its decriminalisation, according to a poll revealed by Portuguese daily newspaper, Diário de Notícias.
Portuguese sleep badly
Almost half of all Portuguese sleep badly, but only 19 per cent are aware of the problem, according to a new study. The enquiry, conducted by the magazine of the
President’s concern at Albufeira Health Centre
Shocking new statistics have revealed that Albufeira Health Centre has only two family doctors for every 3,000 patients. In addition, another 4,000 patients are waiting for treatment from a family
Refinery stays open
The Matosinhos refinery in the north of Portugal, where a recent accident injured 32 workers, should remain operational. This was the decision reached by the Minister for the Economy, Álvaro
Region aims to attract film makers
Promoting the region as an attractive location for film makers is one of the objectives of the Algarve Film Commission, a new Tavira-based body created by production company, Films of
Restrictions for hunters
Recent changes in hunting laws have sought to curtail the rights of hunters. The change in legislation results from a new decree law 2002/2004 that was passed on August 18
Sampaio marks Dia da República
Lisbon became a sea of people last Tuesday, when crowds swarmed to the city to celebrate the 94th Republic Day. The anniversary commemorates the founding of the Republic in 1910
Simply launching
Yes to Consulting S.A. (YTC) has launched its sales manual, Simply Selling, at CascaiShopping at the FNAC outlet. Simply Selling is the work of eight YTC employees, including the company’s