INEM’s emergency response woes continue: Ombudsman weighs in
Portugal’s ombudsman says INEM must compensate families if delays contributed to deaths of loved ones The woes of INEM (Portugal national institute for emergency medicine) continue today, in spite of
Algarve Tech Hub Summit attracts record number of participants
“Event exceeded all expectations,” organisers say The Algarve Tech Hub Summit, held for the first time in Albufeira from October 23 to 25, attracted a record number of over 400
Art, Design and Wellbeing Weekend at Martinhal Sagres
Between November 15 and 17, the luxurious family resort will showcase the work of exceptional artists, artisans, brands, and entrepreneurs. The Algarve’s luxurious Martinhal family resort is gearing up for
3.4 earthquake recorded south of Olhão
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere recorded the seismic activity yesterday at 17h39. Yesterday, November 12, at 17h39, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) observed
Transparency committee blocks MPs from getting free Web Summit tickets
The Portuguese Parliamentary Transparency Committee has unanimously approved an order preventing MPs from accepting tickets to attend the Lisbon Web Summit tech event on the grounds that it contravenes the
Cardiologist who queried sense in vaccinating children against Covid-19 launches new petition
Wants state to finance compensation programme for vaccine damaged Two days ago, cardiologist Teresa Gomes Mota launched a petition calling on the Portuguese state to compensate victims of the mass-vaccination
Olive harvest could be 10-15% higher than last year
Portugal’s olive harvest could grow by 10% to 15% in Trás-os-Montes, with good fruit yields and more olive oil production, ironically when the shortage of harvest workers is intensifying. Francisco
Lisbon city budget expected to be €1.359 billion in 2025
The PSD/CDS-PP leadership of Lisbon City Council presented a municipal budget today of €1.359 billion for 2025, slightly higher than the €1.303 billion forecast, deputy mayor Filipe Anacoreta Correia (CDS-PP)
Madeira faces ‘accelerating climate changes’
A researcher from the University of Madeira has issued a warning about the consequences of climate change in the region. Hélder Spínola predicts that the temperature in the archipelago will
GNR issues statement following recapture in Algarve of escaped Algerian
36-year-old was spotted by member of public on public highway in Estômbar GNR police have issued a statement this afternoon to give the bare bones of the story behind the