Portugal misses key asbestos deadline – association
SOS Amianto – the Portuguese Association for Protection Against Asbestos – warns today that Portugal has missed the deadline for transposing the European directive that requires reducing the exposure limit
Fisherman dies after falling from cliff in Ferragudo
A recreational fisherman died after falling from a cliff near the Ponta do Altar lighthouse in Ferragudo, in the municipality of Lagoa. The accident occurred late on Saturday afternoon (December
Garcia Garcia to build €110 million Coloplast factory in Felgueiras
Coloplast, a Danish multinational specialising in medical devices, has chosen Garcia Garcia to build its largest production unit in Felgueiras. The factory, which represents an investment of €110 million and
Alentejo hotels close to full for New Year celebrations
Hotels across Portugal’s Alentejo region are close to full for New Year celebrations, with occupancy rates expected to exceed 90%, according to the president of the Regional Tourism Authority (Turismo
Yet another ship bound for Israel carrying military kit flies Portuguese flag
In what carries the whiff of yet another ‘groundhog day’ faux-pas by Portuguese authorities, a further ship flying the Portuguese flag has been identified as transporting military equipment to Israel.
Portugal and Ukraine celebrate agreement for joint production of underwater drones
The visit to Ukraine today of prime minister Luís Montenegro has resulted in all kinds of positive affirmations: the two countries have celebrated an agreement for the joint production of
Vanguard Properties founder Claude Berda dies, aged 78
Claude Berda, the French entrepreneur who invested over €5 billion in Portugal’s premium residential property market with flagship developments in Comporta, Lisbon and the Algarve, has died. The billionaire who
Portuguese PM’s visit to Kyiv brings “affection and support” to Ukraine
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said his visit to Kyiv today (December 20) carries special significance as Ukraine remains at war, stressing that Portugal wanted to show support “from the
Defence investment ‘unparalleled’ in Portugal, says prime minister
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said on Friday that Portugal’s current and future investment in defence is “unparalleled” and a prerequisite for safeguarding peace and sustaining economic and social development. He
Martinhal celebrates 15 years of luxury family hospitality
The summer of 2025 marked the 15th anniversary of the opening of Martinhal Sagres Family Beach Resort in the Western Algarve. Since opening, its founders, Chitra and Roman Stern, have