Bomb threat forces evacuation of Ukrainian Embassy in Lisbon
Bomb disposal team deployed to Ukrainian embassy The Ukrainian Embassy in Portugal, in Lisbon, has been evacuated this afternoon due to a bomb threat. According to national press, the threat
First payments already going out to farmers affected by wildfires
Government focused on positive PR as threat of new elections looms ever greater The first ‘easy payments’ to farmers affected by recent wildfires in Portugal’s northern and central areas have
Airports handle 4.5% more passengers in first eight months
August saw average daily landing in Portugal of 116,500 passengers The number of passengers handled at national airports increased by 4.5% until August, compared to the first eight months of
Sagres parish council president dies during veterans’ football match
Clésio Ricardo was the president of the Sagres parish council since October 9, 2021 Clésio Ricardo, president of Sagres parish council and head coach of local club CR Infante de
Immigrants continue to mobilise against government’s migration plan
Insist scrapped “manifestation of interest” is a human right In spite of very little political support (up till now), immigrants are continuing to mobilise for the return of the scrapped
Walk & Art Fest returns to Lagos with new features
The Festival is set to return to Barão de São João from November 1 to 3, with more than 100 activities, including additional music, a theatre walking workshop, and a
Tourist ‘saved’ by military drone after 15 hours stuck on rock in sea
Polish tourist became stuck at dusk near Seixal beach in Madeira A 42-year-old Polish tourist had to spend 15 hours, most of them in pitch darkness, stuck on a rock
Portimão’s former customs building to become new cultural venue
The Palacete Domingos Leonardo Vieira, once home to the Customs and Fiscal Guard, will be adapted to host cultural activities. Portimão City Council has signed an agreement with the Portuguese
PSP police launch nationwide anti-bullying campaign in schools
“Bullying is for wimps” (Bullying é para fracos) Portugal’s PSP police has launched a nationwide operation in schools today dubbed ‘Bullying is for wimps’ as well as promoting a social
Faro expands live beach cam network
System offers free real-time streaming of beach and sea conditions The municipal council of Faro has expanded its beach monitoring capabilities by installing two new live cameras along the coastline.