Celeste of the Revolution’s signature carnations dies waiting for X-ray in hospital
Icon of Portugal’s April 25 revolution “dies alone” in hospital waiting room National news media has been reporting on the death, at the age of 91, of one of the
Train derails between Fuseta and Olhão. EN125 and Algarve railway line cut
The cleaning, debris extraction, and damage mitigation operations involved 133 operational staff and 60 support vehicles. According to Civil Protection, the EN125 in the Algarve is closed to traffic in
Portimão “speaks” through its Museum windows
The exhibition «A Cidade Fala» features portraits of anonymous city dwellers captured by three photographers, exhibited in the windows of Portimão’s Museum. Portimão’s Museum is inaugurating a new photographic exhibition
Portugal “far from international target of protecting 30% of ocean by 2030”
Environmental association ZERO has warned the government of the urgent need to increase the network of Marine Protected Areas, pointing out that only a tiny part of what was agreed
Outrage as minister suggests rail accidents linked to train drivers’ alcohol intake
FECTRANS, Portugal’s federation of transport and communications unions has reacted with outrage today following remarks by minister of state for the presidency, António Leitão Amaro, regarding railway accidents and alcohol
Magistrate shoots suspect following surveillance operation in Valença
Public prosecutor’s office opens inquiry A magistrate with the public prosecutor’s office is understood to have shot a man suspected of trying to rob a jewellery store in Valença last
Heavy rain floods parts of Olhão
Underpass in Olhão flooded by heavy rain Several streets in Olhão were flooded by today’s heavy rain which affected the eastern Algarve most severely late this morning. “Seven occurrences were
Atlântico adds a taste of the Mediterranean to Vila Vita’s gastronomic offer
With a new chef at the helm, the resort’s fine-dining seafront restaurant offers a new menu that intertwines Portuguese staples with Mediterranean flavours. Vila Vita Parc’s varied and creative gastronomic
Population increases for fifth year, thanks to immigration
Portugal’s resident population increased again last year – for the fifth year running – mainly due to migration growth, according to the demographic statistics for 2023 published by Statistics Portugal
Youth unemployment ‘still among highest in Europe’
Portugal’s secretary of state for labour Adriano Moreira said today that the country’s youth unemployment rate “is a serious problem” that “surprises even European leaders”. The government is “working” with