Portugal risks being in EU ‘spending bad books’ by spring
Portugal is at risk of “violating European rules on expenditure control” – and if this happens, it could end up back in what is called an ‘Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP)’.
News Review: Marcelo, general strike, poverty and social issues
In this episode, our third, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including a heartfelt tribute to the outgoing President, acknowledging the good he has brought to his two-term tenure
Portugal “in epidemic phase of flu, with growing tendency”
Very much in line with countries like the UK, flu is back in the headlines, with everyone being exhorted to behave themselves so as not to spread it – and
€50 million beachside hotel greenlit in Armação de Pêra
The municipal council of Silves has greenlit a massive new €50 million beachside hotel for the coastal tourist town of Armação de Pêra, having issued a construction license for the
General strike next Thursday is “politically motivated”, PM insists
With emergency paramedics signing up to the general strike next week – and political parties warning the government to ‘start listening to society’ – the prime minister has repeated his
Americans with golden visas lobby Constitutional Court over Nationality Law
American investors with golden visas are lobbying the Constitutional Court over the government’s changes to the Nationality Law. In a legal submission known as Amicus Curiae, the 15 investors –
Algarve sees rise in Canadian tourists and property buyers
Whilst previously, Canadian tourists would have to fly into Lisbon and make their way down to the Algarve, the direct flight has made a huge difference. The flight initially operated
Government approves new regime for ‘return of illegal immigrants’
Late yesterday afternoon the government approved the new regime for the ‘return of illegal immigrants’. The document is open to public consultation for one months (from today), and will then
Five municipalities expecting power cuts this Sunday
E-Redes, Portugal’s mainland electricity distribution operator, will carry out network maintenance this Sunday, December 7, leading to temporary power cuts across multiple regions. The company advises residents to plan ahead
President Marcelo pays tribute to volunteers
Portugal’s President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, marked International Volunteer Day today (December 5) with a tribute to everyone who dedicates their time to volunteer work. In a