EDP ‘CMEC corruption’ trial starts with defence arguing charges are baseless
After years in which the alleged crimes in this case have been plastered over the media, the EDP ‘CMEC corruption case’ has finally begun, with the defence arguing that the
Portugal joins condemnation of Israel’s decision to BAN UN Palestinian aid agency
Portugal has joined widespread condemnation of Israel’s latest move against UNRWA – the UN agency for Palestinians, stressing that without UNRWA’s “essential humanitarian aid”, the dire situation in Gaza can
INSA reports 3,624 excess deaths in last winter’s flu epidemic period
Portugal recorded a total of 3,624 excess deaths “compared to what was expected” last winter, reports the Ricardo Jorge National Health Institute (INSA) today, suggesting the deaths coincided with the
Government meets community groups in Lisbon following week of vandalism
Government ministers are meeting today with various associations representing communities in the Lisbon area. The idea is “to hold a dialogue” following the fatal shooting of Odair Moniz in Cova
Portimão celebrates financial independence, 19 years ahead of schedule
“The destiny of Portimão is in our hands again,” says mayor Álvaro Bila Portimão has officially exited its Municipal Adjustment Plan (Plano de Ajustamento Municipal), a financial assistance programme created
Portugal prepares for earthquake awareness drill
Knowing how to prepare for an earthquake and what to do during and after is the main goal of ‘A Terra Treme’ Portugal is gearing up for the 12th edition
PJ arrests man wanted for child sex abuse in Brazil
A 43-year-old man wanted in Brazil for the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old child was arrested by the Judicial Police in Armação de Pêra. The Judicial Police (PJ) arrested a 43-year-old
Vila Real de Santo António boosts school meal service by 90%
“By ensuring that all children have access to quality food, we are not only promoting equal opportunities in the school context but also contributing to their healthy development and academic
Former mayor of Monchique dies at 72
Carlos Tuta was mayor of Monchique for 26 years Carlos Tuta, who served as mayor of Monchique between 1983 and 2009, died this Monday (October 28) at the age of
GALP in no hurry to firm-up investment in lithium refinery for Portugal
First wants “guarantees of adequate return” CEO of Portuguese energy company GALP said today that the energy company will not rush into a final investment decision on the construction of