Government ‘restructures’ PRR: drops measures involving hundreds of millions of euros
The revised PRR (Plan for Recovery & Resilience) sent to Brussels involves cuts of €43 million in the SNS national health service, €235 million in the ‘Digital School programme’ (principally
Semi-conductor shortage starts eating into Portugal’s businesses
Following last week’s announcement that 2,500 workers at Bosch’s Braga factory will be starting a six-month lay-off from Monday, ANIMEE – the association representing the electrical and electronics sector in
Aljezur international school “may not be only one compulsorily closed”
In an extraordinary interview with Rádio Observador, education minister Fernando Alexandre has likened the Aljezur International School – compulsorily closed for ‘not complying with the rules’ just over a week
Government’s “shock policy” to galvanise housing construction “will see nothing built for six months”
Only a month ago, Portugal’ AD government announced a raft of measures to galvanise the housing construction market and (ostensibly) bring ‘moderate priced housing for everyone’. But yesterday in parliament, minister for
Health minister “refuses to resign” over death of pregnant woman sent home with high blood pressure
Minister of Health Ana Paula Martins has once again refused to resign from her post following a tragedy involving obstetric care in Portugal. Challenged over the death in the early
Lisbon firefighters turning up the heat for a good cause
Lisbon firefighters have stripped off for a good cause. The Bombeiros Sapadores de Lisboa 2026 charity calendar will be officially launched on Saturday, November 8. Each calendar will cost €10.
Minister announces construction of desalination plant in Sines in 2027
The construction of a desalination plant in Sines – on one of the country’s busiest shipping routes – will start in 2027 and is expected to be completed by 2031,
Portimão Marina voted “Best in Southern Europe” at World Luxury Travel Awards
Portimão Marina was named ‘Best Marina in Southern Europe’ at the World Luxury Travel Awards 2025, held in Barcelona last Saturday. This distinction is the result of a public vote
Alvor riverside clean-up at sunset
The Arade Azul project is returning to the Alvor riverside for another clean-up action on Sunday, November 9. Following the success of the last action, which brought together 40 volunteers
Vila Vita ends 2025 with regenerative activities
This Christmas, Vila Vita Parc welcomes everyone to celebrate the festive season in a revitalising manner, offering an exclusive programme of wellness activities that combine movement, sound, and introspection, guided by some