PSD wants TVDE users to be able to choose drivers who speak Portuguese
“We’re not demanding that all TVDE drivers speak Portuguese”, assures MP The PSD (party with 78 seats in parliament) has today recommended that the PSD-CDS-PP government make a number of
Signing of Algarve desalination plant contract “historic moment”, says PM
Luís Montenegro said “we can never lose focus on accountability” at the signing of the construction contract for the Algarve’s future desalination plant Portugal’s prime minister said this Tuesday (October
Portugal lands major Repsol investments, thanks to Spain’s ‘draconian tax’ on energy companies
Repsol moves various operations to Sines Portugal – more specifically Sines – is reaping the benefits of Spain’s 1.2% tax on the extraordinary income of energy companies. It is sending
Silves adds live music to autumn All Saints Fair
Silves has announced the return of its Feira de Todos os Santos (All Saints Fair) between October 30 and November 3 with a new twist – a selection of live
Lisbon’s chaotic obstetric care comes home to roost
Deaths of born and unborn “double in Lisbon region in 2023” After two years in which state obstetric services in Portugal have been in a state of controlled chaos due
Silves engages community to combat climate change
Between October and January, citizens can participate in the Climathon, a series of debates designed to “involve the population in the decision-making process on climate change”. The municipality of Silves
Father-of-two shot by police “latest in long list” to die
Anti-racism group condemns Cova da Moura shooting SOS Racismo, one of Portugal’s leading anti-racism campaign groups, has condemned the fatal shooting by PSP police of father-of-two Odair Moniz in Cova
Animal charities face crisis if State Budget passes, association says
Association insists it will not accept introduction of euthanasia as a mean of tackling stray animal populations Portuguese animal association ‘Animais de Rua’ has voiced its outrage over the proposed
Old cork factory to become open-air museum in São Brás
Southern entrance of São Brás de Alportel undergoing a €760,000 revamp São Brás de Alportel’s southern entrance is undergoing a major transformation, headlined by the transformation of a former cork
October Moving to Portugal Show saw record attendance
30.5% reported they were considering moving to Portugal within the year Interest in Portugal is at a record high, with people from all walks of life seeking to say ‘goodbye’