Five armed men burst into family home in Cabeceiras de Basto
Five armed men terrorised a family in Cabeceira de Basto yesterday, taking them hostage in their home Cavez, and demanding money and jewellery which they eventually made off with. According
Martial arts master arrested for sexually abusing teenage athlete for over two years
A 70-year-old martial arts master has been arrested in Loures, suspected of committing 30 aggravated sexual abuse crimes against children and 289 sexual abuse offenses involving a 15-year-old in a
Portugal’s Court of Auditors queries more than 20 PRR contracts
More than 20 PRR (Plan for Recovery and Resilience Plan) contracts have been considered irregular by Portugal’s Court of Auditors (TdC) – and each one has had to be followed
Portugal thrashes Armenia to book spot at 2026 World Cup
Portugal has qualified directly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after trouncing Armenia 9-1 at Estádio do Dragão, Porto on Sunday (November 16). With captain and star Cristiano Ronaldo out
Almost 50,000 foreigners acquired Portuguese nationality in 2024; only 15,000 live here
Almost 50,000 foreigners acquired Portuguese nationality in 2024, but only 15,000 of them live in Portugal, according to the latest data from INE statistics institute. This stark fact suggests all
Faro Airport announces full-scale emergency exercise
Faro Airport will carry out a full-scale emergency drill on Tuesday (November 18), running from 11.30am to 3pm. The exercise will not affect normal airport operations, but drivers should expect
Brazilian mafia boss run-to-ground in ‘luxury in Cascais’
Portugal’s PJ police are celebrating the capture of a notorious Brazilian drug boss in Cascais, along with his girlfriend – also wanted for various offences, including drug trafficking and money-laundering.
Living Statues bring festive cheer to Lagoa
Some of Portugal’s best living statues are returning to Lagoa in December, promising two days of stunning artistic performances. The event will take place along Rua 25 de Abril
Father and son shot dead in Montijo: suspect on run
A father and his son died last night in a Montijo restaurant after being shot by a man who had a working relationship with the older man. The suspect, already
Firefighters snub PM’s efforts yesterday; vote to proceed with protests
Yesterday’s attempt by the prime minister to bring firefighters on board has fallen flat. Television footage of Luís Montenegro assuring firefighters at their 45th national congress that the government was