Local chef joins campaign to protect Algarve coastline
Chef João Marreiros, founder of the acclaimed Loki restaurant in Portimão, has thrown his weight behind the STOP UP12 civic movement, calling for the protection of one of the Algarve’s
Portuguese Army unveils attack drone and new specialised drone units
The Portuguese Army successfully tested an attack drone for the first time on Wednesday and announced plans to establish units dedicated to drones and anti-drone systems, increasing recruitment and training
Frenchman accused of double-murder blames victims, French justice system
With more details emerging today of the bizarre kidnap ordeal of an extended French family that ended in a double-murder in Bragança, the man suspected of causing the drama has
Storms legacy: companies fear bankruptcy
Two months after the absolute devastation caused to central areas of Portugal by Storm Kristin, many companies in the Santarém district continue to face high losses and a slow recovery
6% VAT on housing limited by EU’s legal framework
The Secretary of State for Fiscal Affairs, Cláudia Reis Duarte, admitted on Tuesday in Lisbon that the reduction in VAT to 6% on the construction of housing for sale or
Portugal, Spain, France launch real-time app to monitor wildfires
Specialists from Portugal, Spain, and France have developed a computer application that will allow for real-time monitoring of wildfires and fuel load on land this summer. Speaking to Lusa, the Commander of
Production sectors struggle for bank loans in Portugal
The BusinessEurope Barometer 2026 has revealed that only 19% of businesses quizzed think that there have been improvements in conditions to attract investments to the EU while a third think
Questions about living in Portugal – just ask afpop!
Picture this: You have taken your ticket, waited patiently in line to speak to the person behind the counter, but when you get there, you find yourself struggling to explain
Chinese tech a “key ally” for Portugal to meet climate commitments
China’s commitment to energy sustainability is considered a model for Portugal in specific areas, said the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) in Macau yesterday (Thursday). Speaking to Lusa
Oeiras mayor and his love of fine dining sees him back facing criminal charges
Portugal’s public prosecutor’s office is accusing Oeiras’ flamboyant mayor, Isaltino Morais, of embezzlement and abuse of power for the €150,000 spent by the municipality on 1,441 ‘working lunches’ in local