Tourism poses rubbish quandary in Algarve
A study has found tourists generate more than twice the daily rubbish of local residents, posing major issues for the Algarve during the busy summer months Tourism may be the
Police union says government investment ‘insufficient’ and ‘below requirements’
“This government has yet to prove it truly values police” Portugal’s national police union wasted no time in responding to the rather strange public announcement by the prime minister during
Orquestra do Algarve hosts Christmas concert in Altura
On December 13, Maestra Constança Simas will conduct a magical performance full of seasonal classics at the Igreja Matriz de Altura. The Igreja Matriz de Altura is hosting a Christmas
PSD Portimão pushes for public forum about circular ecosystem project in Mexilhoeira Grande
Party is “not against project” but insists community is owed a detailed explanation The Social Democratic Party (PSD) of Portimão has called for a public session to clarify details about
Three arrests so far in mega probe into torching of Lisbon bus
Incident arguably worst during October’s ‘disturbances’ around capital Three people have been arrested as a result of the PJ operation in Loures yesterday related to the arson attack on a
Government approves €20 million expense on 600 new vehicles for PSP/ GNR police
PM announces decision in ‘address to nation’ Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced last night, in a press conference beamed live over national news bulletins, that the Government is poised to
Guimarães elected European Green Capital 2026
Guimarães has been elected European Green Capital 2026 – the second Portuguese city to win the title, after Lisbon in 2020 – “recognising the ongoing commitment” of the municipality to
Parliament approves tax deduction of VAT on purchases of bicycles
Portugal’s parliament has approved in committee a measure to ensure the deduction from personal income tax of the value-added tax (IVA) levied on purchases of bicycles, with or without a
Contract signed for €233 million Lisbon airport upgrade
The contract for remodelling work at Lisbon Airport was signed today by Vinci, ANA and a consortium led by Mota-Engil, and is expected to cost €233 million. The investment includes
Alentejo has highest use of alcohol, tobacco by young people; Algarve of cannabis
The Alentejo region leads the way in alcohol and tobacco consumption among young people in Portugal, while the Algarve stands out for its use of cannabis and the Azores for