PSP police investigate New Year’s Eve shots by four men with military grade weapons
PSP police are investigating a new incident where armed men appear seemingly out of nowhere to let off military grade weapons in a densely-populated neighbourhood in Olivais, Lisbon. The latest
Asterion notifies competition authority of Covilhã data centre deal
Asterion Industrial Partners, a European investment firm for infrastructure (telcos, energy, transport), has informed Portugal’s Competition Authority of its acquisition plans for the PT Data Centre in Covilhã, belonging to
Tourism expects anaemic growth in 2026
Tourism ‘leaders’ are expecting anaemic growth through 2026 – albeit certain regions, including Porto and Madeira, should do considerably better. The chief concern, explains Expresso, are the limitations posed by
Brazilian football star buys into Portuguese club
Former Brazil international Dani Alves, who recently spent 14 months in prison for sexual assault on a conviction which has since been overturned, has become a co-owner of Sporting Clube
Sónia Pereira: A champion of Portuguese literature and poetic therapy
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Sónia Pereira in Olhão, where we explored her inspiring work as a local storyteller offering literary walks throughout the town. Sónia is a
Portimão cuts local taxes in 2026
The municipal council of Portimão has announced it is reducing local taxes in 2026, delivering an estimated €1.8 million in savings for families and business. Among the key measures is
Rail link to Spain and A22 extension among CCDR Algarve president’s goals
Plans to connect the Algarve by rail to Spain and extend the A22 motorway to Vila do Bispo are among the main goals outlined by José Apolinário, president of the
Yet another fatal hit-and-run claims life of mother of 10
Yet another fatal hit-and-run sees PSP police appealing for witnesses to the vehicle/ driver that mowed down a mother of 10 as she used a pedestrian crossing in the Massamá
Majority expect political continuity in 2026 – poll
Almost half of the people in Portugal expect 2026 to be “a year of continuity” at national level, although many fear a deterioration in the international situation, according to an
Portuguese drive Algarve tourism growth in November
The Algarve tourism sector continues to successfully grow outside of the summer season, with overnight stays and revenue both increasing in November, driven largely by the domestic market. According to