Over 300,000 students without classes for at least three weeks
30,000 students still lack at least one teacher More than 300,000 students have not had classes for at least three weeks this school year in Portugal, according to an estimate
Sahara dust hits Portugal once again
Children and elderly advised to stay indoors Portugal’s health authority (DGS) has warned that an air mass coming from the deserts of North Africa is passing through mainland Portugal this
Government commits to ensuring Algarve doesn’t dry up
Water highway south from Alqueva ‘under consideration’ Little more than a year ago, Público wrote: “Portugal has no strategy for water, but uses it at will”. Since then, there have
Old Course Vilamoura Clubhouse reopens with look and feel of British pub
The new clubhouse and golf course underwent renovations, reflecting the new management’s “ambition to set a new standard in luxury golf experiences”. The Old Course Vilamoura has just announced the
Baixo Alentejo farmers against Alqueva dam supplying the Algarve
Officials warn that “the Alqueva’s water isn’t unlimited” and that more has to be done to increase its volume. Farmers in the Baixo Alentejo region have voiced their concerns about
Purchasing power rose to 80.5% of EU average in 2023 – INE
According to figures released today by the National Statistics Institute (INE), between 2022 and 2023, Portugal’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, expressed in Purchasing Power Parities (PPP), rose from
Navy to get two refuelling ships to ‘fill gap’ in service
Portugal’s Chief of Staff of the Navy, Admiral Gouveia e Melo, said today that the Portuguese Navy will fill a serious gap by acquiring two refuelling ships due to arrive
Towns, cities must collect waste textiles as of January 1
Towns and cities in Portugal are obliged to selectively collect textiles, hazardous waste and furniture as of January 1, 2025, at a time when Portugal is still far from meeting
Tutti Frutti investigation inches forwards; former finance minister ‘cited’
Fernando Medina suspected of malfeasance According to SIC Notícias today, former finance minister Fernando Medina has (finally) been at the Department of Investigation and Criminal Action (DIAP) in the context
Costa rejects ‘artificial timetables for EU enlargement’
“Time is short; there is sense of urgency” President of the European Council António Costa has rejected ‘artificial timetables’ for the enlargement of the European Union , demanding a restructured