Ombudsman pushes for update of compensation due for ‘accidents at work’
Portugal’s Ombudsman Maria Lúcia Amaral has said today that it is urgent to update the calculation of compensation awarded to workers who are victims of accidents at work or occupational
Climate activists call protest for ‘massive resistance’
Environmental movement Climáximo has called for a “demonstration and action of mass civil resistance” next Saturday in Lisbon, dubbed “Parar Enquanto Podemos” (Stop While We Can). In a statement, the
Water in Algarve reservoirs, dams rises 5% with recent rains
The six reservoirs and dams supplying the Algarve region are on Monday at 34% of their total water storage capacity, having risen by 5% with the rains of the last
Portugal to contribute to Global Alliance against Hunger
Portugal will contribute US$300,000 a year to the new Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, launched today by president Lula da Silva of Brazil at the G20 summit in Rio
Porto medics study Parkinson’s patients’ brain activity after surgery
Doctors at Porto’s São João Hospital in Porto are embarking on a study of the brain activity of patients with Parkinson’s disease who have undergone deep stimulation surgery, in order
Various pharmaceutical drugs found in Portugal’s urban waterways
A study led by researchers from the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Coimbra (FCTUC) has concluded that urban streams and waterways are polluted by a wide
‘Largest’ human trafficking trial in Portugal gets underway
18 people plus company in dock Eighteen people and a company have begun their trial at the Beja Court, accused of criminal association and the trafficking in human beings (among
Storm damage “less serious” than feared in Albufeira
Albufeira saw parts of its downtown area flooded on Thursday Last week’s bad weather did not cause as much damage as initially feared in Albufeira, where a surge of heavy
Former Socialist minister João Gomes Cravinho approved as EU envoy for Sahel
Gomes Cravinho held out for Palestinians during his time in office European Union foreign ministers have today given final approval to the appointment of João Gomes Cravinho, the former Socialist
Healthcare spending in Portugal under EU average
Portugal in 17th place when it comes to spending per capita Considering recent soundbites (involving citizens dying in A&E departments waiting to be attended, or waiting hours for INEM emergency