Foreigners Law approved in parliament by parties of the right
The hotly-contested Foreigners Law has been approved for the second time in parliament – again by parties of the right, with votes against by political groupings of the left. This
“Portugal stands and will continue to stand by Moldova”
Portugal’s prime minister Luís Montenegro has emphasised the “free will of the people” of Moldova following the victory of the pro-European Union (EU) party in the legislative elections on Sunday.
Portugal supports Trump plan for ‘peace in Gaza’
Writing over social network ‘X’, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has acknowledged that the 20-point plan announced yesterday “could be the starting point for a just and lasting peace.” “I welcome
Amended Foreigners Law to face parliamentary vote tomorrow
Bit by bit, the government’s attempts to control immigration are inching their way towards the statute books. Tomorrow should see the definitive vote on the amended Foreigners Law. Speaking in
“Entire population of Algarve” urged to check local politicians’ plans for effective water management
PAS, the Sustainable Water Platform, is urging the “entire population of the Algarve” to find out how the different political parties vying for power in the upcoming municipal elections plan
State Budget 2026 to be presented to parliament two days before municipal elections
As if there wasn’t already enough going on on the political landscape (municipal elections in less than two weeks time, followed by hotly contested presidential elections), the government is preparing
Government’s housing measures slated by political parties
Portugal’s political parties in opposition suddenly have common ground: none of them like the government’s latest measures billed as attempts to tackle the housing crisis, and most appear to think
Parliament’s left urges government to accept Gaza children needing medical care
Parliament’s left wing parties have today recommended that the government activate “urgent procedures” to enable the reception of children from Gaza who require urgent medical care. The resolution by PAN
Terrorism: PJ given 48-hours to ‘validate in court any Internet blocking’
The PJ will have to validate with a judicial authority, within 48 hours, blocking actions considered urgent for internet content classified as terrorist threats, The decision was approved today at
“Fiscal shock” designed to bring 45,000 homes onto “moderate” rental market
Tabloid Correio da Manhã runs with the very positive headline today: “Fiscal shock wants to see 45,000 homes placed on rental market”. But once one reaches the small print, it