Pressure on ICNF continues; minister called for urgent hearing in parliament
The Socialist Party (PS) has today accused the government of exerting “illegitimate pressure” on entities responsible for environmental impact assessments – such as the ICNF (institute of nature conservation and
CGTP union calls mass Lisbon, Porto protests against government’s labour reform
Just as the favourite for the post of Portugal’s next president says he will not be approving the government’s proposed revision of labour legislation ‘unless there is agreement with social
PJ team travels to Mozambique to ‘accompany’ investigation into death of Portuguese banker
Uncertainty over the death of Portuguese banker Pedro Ferraz Correia dos Reis, in Maputo, Mozambique, last week has led the government to send a team (including elements of PJ judicial
Mining project “of national interest” stymied by environment agency
Concerted opposition to a project to mine copper, lead and zinc at Lagoa Salgada – between Grândola and Alcácer do Sal, in the Alentejo – is celebrating a rare win
Another death reported ‘waiting for ambulance response’
A 45-year-old in cardiac arrest died early this morning as an ambulance failed to reach him in time to resuscite. INEM (medical emergency institute) had apparently suggested the ambulance could
Favourite for president says he won’t be approving government’s labour reform
Good reason for the government’s long-faces on Sunday night – when preferred candidate Luís Marques Mendes crashed out of the ‘race for the presidency’ – has emerged today: the favourite
Superheroes, satire and Zé Povinho take over Loulé Carnival
Portugal’s oldest Carnival parade is returning to Loulé from February 15 to 17, promising showstopping parades that mix humour, satire and pop culture. This year’s theme, “Super Carnival”, brings iconic
PM disapproving of Trump’s vision for Board of Peace
Clearly keen to distance himself from yesterday’s ‘spoof’ that suggested he was courting President Trump’s favour, Portugal’s prime minister has said today that he disapproves mightily of the president’s idea
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve hosts first recruitment Open Day
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve luxury hotel in Loulé will host its first Open Day on Thursday, February 5 from 10am, inviting those seeking a career in luxury hospitality. Held as
Former TAP CEO blasts back on scene while €6 million lawsuit ‘still pending’
With an uncanny sense of timing, former TAP CEO Christine Ourmières-Widener has blasted back into view in Portugal – just as the government is intent on reprivatising the flagship airline