Civil Protection goes on attack after firefighters league creates ‘ambulance task force’
In an example of everything that is wrong with decision-making when it comes to the nation’s healthcare cover, the Civil Protection agency has announced that it is opening an investigation
Government signs negotiation agreement with doctors federation
The government has assured today that it “will not give up on finding consensus” with healthcare professionals, after signing a negotiation agreement with FNAM, the National Federation of Doctors that
Praia da Rocha beach-bar goes up in flames during dead of night
Another ‘strange’ fire has partially consumed a beach-bar restaurant in Praia da Rocha. The fire took hold last Friday night, with the alert raised just after 10pm. It is unclear
Algarve’s long awaited, long promised central hospital to be operational by 2031
The long awaited, long promised by several governments Central Hospital of the Algarve, construction of which was formally approved yesterday by the government for a maximum amount of 426.6 million
Latest Vilamoura residential project revealed
Vilamoura has unveiled Botanica, its latest residential development, promising a rare mix of urban convenience and nature-led living in one of the Algarve’s most sought-after destinations. Officially announced this week,
Iberian lynx breeding centre in Silves looking for volunteers
Portugal’s National Iberian Lynx Reproduction Centre (CNRLI) in Silves is recruiting volunteers to join its team for the upcoming breeding season. The Institute for Nature and Forest Conservation (ICNF), which
Babies galore! “There haven’t been this many babies for 13 years”
Data from IRN, the notaries and registrars’ institute, shows there were 89,162 babies born in Portugal last year – 4,000 more than the year before. Pre-2000, the country hummed along
Michelin-starred chef Louis Anjos takes over kitchens at Verdelago Resort
Michelin-starred Portuguese chef Louis Anjos has been appointed head of gastronomy at Verdelago Resort in Praia Verde, Castro Marim. Widely regarded as “one of the most consistent chefs of his
GNR dodge gunshots, foil ‘attacker’ by shooting him in hand
Two GNR agents confronted with an ‘active shooter’ in Almada yesterday retaliated by shooting the man in the hand, thus disarming him. At a point where the media is full
News Review: Deadly ambulance delays, Portugal & Venezuela, Airport relief
In this episode, our sixth, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including people dying waiting for ambulances, the Portuguese response to Trump’s action on Venezuela, and unexpected,