Association promotes “alcohol-free January” as New Year’s resolution
With 2026 just around the corner, one association is encouraging people to start the new year off by completely cutting alcohol consumption throughout January. The Portuguese Association for the Study
Algarve’s ‘killer nurse’ “sought by Interpol throughout world”
In what has been a truly shambolic process, authorities are finally on the trail of the Algarve’s ‘killer nurse’ – condemned to 23 years behind bars for the hideous murder
Portugal: Flu surge may explain increased mortality in December
For the second consecutive week this month, there were more deaths in Portugal than expected at this time of year. Flu and cold weather are described as the main reasons
Portuguese state rakes in €7 million an hour in taxes
The Portuguese state collected more than €57 billion in taxes between January and November 2025, averaging over €171 million a day – or more than €7 million every hour, according
“Historic year” for tourism in Portugal as revenues near €30 billion
Tourism in Portugal is set to close 2025 with record revenues of almost €30 billion, marking the best year ever for the sector and a growth of around 6% compared
New year brings new motorway toll hikes
Drivers travelling Portugal’s main north–south motorways will pay more starting tomorrow (January 1), with tolls rising by up to 50 cents on some of the country’s busiest routes. According to
GNR officer barricaded in Felgueiras station surrenders to authorities
A GNR officer sentenced to 13 years in prison for fraud exceeding €400,000 surrendered to the authorities this morning (Wednesday) after barricading himself for 15 hours inside the Felgueiras GNR
Only one paediatrician on duty in Algarve emergency care on New Year’s Eve
The Algarve’s paediatric emergency services will be operating with just one paediatrician on the night of this New Year’s Eve (December 31), prompting strong criticism from the Sindicato dos Médicos
Portugal: Flu vaccinations close to 2.5 million target
A further 14,066 people were vaccinated against influenza last week, bringing the total number immunised since the start of the campaign to 2,492,594 — just short of the Directorate-General for
Brussels to request “more details” regarding suspension of European border control system
The European Commission has said it will ask Portuguese authorities for “more details” regarding the suspension announced yesterday of the European border control system for non-EU citizens at Lisbon airport.