Public prosecutors open probe targeting PS secretary general Pedro Nuno Santos
“Preventive investigation” follows “receipt of complaints” The mud-slinging pre-election campaign has shifted gears today, to target PS secretary general Pedro Nuno Santos. After weeks of allegations and insinuations over the
Public Prosecutor’s Office accuses media mogul Mário Ferreira of qualified tax fraud
Ferreira owns Media Capital, group includes TVI/ CNN Portugal Portugal’s Central Department of Investigation and Criminal Action has accused businessman Mário Ferreira, owner of Media Capital, the group that owns
Portuguese EU commissioner among colleagues “issued with burner phones for trip to US”
European Commission wants to avoid risk of espionage – Financial Times Portuguese European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque is among colleagues given burner phones and ‘basic laptops’ for a trip to
Further confirmation of closure of US consulate in Azores
Portuguese government dismissed closure news in March as “speculation” News that the US consulate in the Azores – the oldest US consulate in continuous operation – is almost certain to
Pleas for help to pay rent up by 67%, warns DECO
87,000 taxpayers have lost rental support since 2023 The number of requests for help by people and families struggling to pay rents has increased by 67% compared to last year,
Clara Buser unveils ‘Femina’ exhibition at Lagos Cultural Centre
Algarve artist Clara Buser is hosting her latest exhibition, Femina, at the Lagos Cultural Centre (Centro Cultural de Lagos). The exhibition features a new series of abstract works exploring themes
Évora registers mild earthquake in early hours of this morning
Quake came from depth of 17 kms A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was felt at 03:44 this morning in the Évora region, according to IPMA meteorological institute. With its epicentre close
GALP takes delivery of first shipment of US gas
Energy giant signed 20-year contract – seven years ago – to receive million tonnes of US gas per year Portuguese energy company GALP has received its first shipment of American
Vale do Lobo Spring Market is almost here!
Event takes place at the Vale do Lobo Auditorium and adjacent gardens It’s almost time for the Vale do Lobo Spring Market, a bustling event promising a fun and exciting
Folar fairs galore in Algarve
Easter is just days away, and several towns in the Algarve will be celebrating the festive season by hosting events dedicated to what is arguably Easter’s most famous treat –