Public prosecutors “obliged to investigate” CHEGA
Anonymous complaint accuses CHEGA of ‘violating statute of MPs’ and ‘vandalising’ parliament The ‘outrage’ vented in parliament last Friday appears to have led to the lodging of an ‘anonymous complaint’
Hundreds of junior doctors “terminate contracts” in Portuguese state health service
More than 30% of specialist vacancies remain unfilled FNAM, the national federation of doctors has warned today that more than 300 junior doctors have chosen to terminate their contracts and
New migrant support office opens in Lagos
New office aims to streamline residence permit processes The municipal council of Lagos has announced the opening of two new service counters dedicated to handling residence permit applications and renewals
Powerful sculpture is unveiled in Silves
“For Freedom They Dreamed and Fought” The city of Silves was buzzing with excitement last Saturday night. It was the public unveiling of a striking new sculpture, entitled “For Freedom
PJ and Navy intercept Brazilian fishing boat carrying 1.6 tonnes of cocaine
Minister praises Navy’s “fundamental, irreplaceable role in combating organised crime” Portugal’s PJ police and Navy have intercepted a Brazilian-flagged fishing boat with 1.6 tonnes of cocaine on board as part
President Marcelo also opposes “end of 5% cut to MPs salaries”
… and CHEGA takes full advantage of Marcelo’s position Yesterday, in front of journalists at the end of a visit to the Food Bank Against Hunger in Lisbon, President Marcelo
António Costa visits Kiev to mark official start as president of European Council
Visit seeks to underline Europe’s “unwavering support for Ukrainian people” Portugal’s former prime minister António Costa chose to mark the official start of his presidency today of the European Council
EDP solar project requires felling of hundreds of holm and cork oaks
Company “guarantees three times as many oaks will be planted” Another “massive photovoltaic project for Europe” to be sited in Portugal – and hundreds more protected tree species’ will need
Navy and Maritime Police apprehend two more ‘narco boats’, south of Portugal
Latest operation brings seizures tally up to 48 drug boats in less than two years Two high-speed launches have been seized in international waters south of Portugal by the Navy
Women’s only ride hailing platform has licence suspended, before it even begins
State entity concerned platform may be ‘discriminatory’ The license for Pinker, a new TVDE platform exclusively for women, has been suspended by the Institute of Mobility and Transport (IMT) until