Lisbon City Council (and Mayor) ‘could fall’
The tenuous grip that Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas has on ‘power’ has been challenged following a story, in Expresso last week, suggesting the way in which he promoted councillors to
Ursula Von der Leyen in Lisbon
President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, will be in Lisbon on January 6, to attend the Seminário Diplomático – an annual Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Conference
Secret services need more resources – new chief
The new secretary-general of Portugal’s Intelligence System (SIRP), Vítor Sereno, said today that the current “secret services” model “is robust and adequate” but called for more human, technological and infrastructural
Toll prices to increase on major Portuguese motorways on January 1
Brisa announced the price hikes today Starting on January 1, 2025, toll prices for full trips on key motorways in Portugal will rise, according to concession company Brisa. The cost
Algarve hotels reach 80% occupancy for New Year’s Eve
Occupancy levels beat 2023 figures Hotels in the Algarve are experiencing increased demand for New Year’s Eve, with occupancy rates expected to surpass 80%. According to Algarve tourism boss André
Prime minister “astonished” by continuing public discussion on security
“No police operation in Portugal is aimed at a specific community” A week after the ‘controversial police operation’ in Martim Moniz, criticism shows little sign of letting up – to
Another shoot-out in Cova da Moura, Amadora
Three men suffer ‘serious injuries’ Three men suffered serious injuries yesterday in “yet another episode of violent crime in the neighbourhood of Cova da Moura, Amadora”. Tabloid Correio da Manhã
Judicial ‘slip up’ leaves rapist free to pursue his victim
João Djaló, brother of Porto footballer Tiago, finally back behind bars A judicial slip up left ‘career criminal’ João Djaló, free to pursue his terrified victim, to the extent that
Algarve artist creates ice palace for Amsterdam festival
Working eight hours a day for 11 days, Algarve artist Rodrigo Ferreira has recreated a historical palace in Amsterdam to exhibit at an ice festival that runs until March. The
Tavira announces €51 million budget for 2025
Tavira budget increases by €9.5 million compared to 2024 The municipal council of Tavira has announced an impressive budget of €51 million for 2025, marking an increase of €9.5 million