Political campaigning bowls through wind and rain
But critics agree, it’s a “weak campaign”, heavy on insults, light on ideas On a day that Cavaco Silva – an old grandee of PSD social democrats – gets a
Former mayor ‘freed’ from house arrest, “but prohibited from going home”
Murça tribunal has decided that former mayor of Montalegre, Orlando Alves – accused of favoring family members and friends in public works contracts – can be freed from the ‘house
Albuquerque to be challenged for PSD leadership in Madeira
In the surreal political goings-on in Madeira since mainland prosecutors descended on the island for a corruption probe at the start of the year, outgoing governor (vowing to return) Miguel
PAN wants all lithium licences suspended
Party throws in its lot behind communities battling throughout north and centre PAN’s spokeswoman Inês Sousa Real has today demanded the suspension of lithium explorations, the repeal of the environmental
New poll puts AD and PS falling, CHEGA increasing
Results are complete opposite to commentator forecasts Commentators who last week suggested that voting intentions for CHEGA had ‘settled’ – and that any floating voters would now most likely choose
Party leaders to get bodyguards after paint attack on PSD leader
Outgoing prime minister António Costa has instructed PSP police to provide personal security to party leaders with parliamentary seats if they want it, following the attack on PSD leader Luís
New drama in Madeira: Albuquerque ‘fights back’, dropping coalition partner
Suspected of eight crimes, Albuquerque cites “alteration of circumstances” Acting regional governor of Madeira Miguel Albuquerque is ‘fighting back’. Notwithstanding the suspicions hanging over him in the corruption probe that
“It would have been easier to talk…”
Luís Montenegro reacts with good grace after climate activist hurls green paint Portugal’s ‘radical’ climate activists – the ones who emulate Extinction Rebellion, only many months later – sought to
Unintegrated migrants cause feeling of insecurity – AD leader
AD develops theme of “controlled migration” Luís Montenegro, the leader of Portugal’s largest opposition party fighting elections in less than two weeks’ time under the ‘AD’ (Democratic Alliance), has developed
Parties unanimous in salary rises for Armed Forces
A radio debate between parties with seats in parliament has shown every single one is in favour of increasing pay and improving conditions in the Armed Forces – a vital