Ten vehicles “totally destroyed” in early morning explosion in Amadora
At least ten vehicles (some reports count 11) were totally destroyed in the early hours of this morning in Amadora, one of the Lisbon suburbs recently affected by the wave
Public prosecutor charges two lawyers with aiding illegal immigration
Lawyers accused of fraudulently taking advantage of ‘weaknesses in system’ Porto District Attorney’s Office has said today that the Public Prosecutor’s Office has charged two female lawyers with computer fraud
Portugal among EU leaders in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eurostat shows emissions across bloc dropped by 2.6% Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the European Union (EU) fell by 2.6% year-on-year in the second quarter of this year – with
Meteorological drought ends in parts of mainland
Lower Alentejo and Algarve still suffering According to IPMA, the country’s institute of sea and atmosphere, Portugal’s meteorological drought ended at the end of October in inland regions of the
EU not ‘particularly concerned’ about spending level
Paulo Gentiloni, the European Commissioner for the Economy said today that he has “no particular concern” for the moment about the level of spending in Portugal, stressing the reduction in
PM promises plan “very soon” to solve INEM’s problems
Montenegro ‘secures ministerial team for time being’ Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has promised a government plan “very soon” to solve INEM’s problems. Hours after saying, in Castelo de Vide, that
Algarve warns of €5 million funding loss due to unaccounted ‘AL’ stays
AL properties with fewer than 10 beds are not taken into account for funding Tourism officials in the Algarve have warned that the region lost around €5 million in funding
Bragança-Algarve air link to be resumed before Christmas
Air link was suspended in September due to a government debt The Portuguese government has guaranteed that the Portimão-Bragança air link will be reinstated before Christmas. So said the Minister
Animal lovers demand funding for sterilisation in 2025 State Budget
Animal lovers demand funding for sterilisation in 2025 State Budget A coalition of animal welfare groups and caretakers have launched a petition calling for the inclusion of dedicated funds in
SPEA wants to create national network of bird sanctuaries
SPEA, the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds has launched a fundraising campaign to create a national network of sanctuaries to reverse the ‘worrying decline’ of species. The aim,