“A lot of agitation and cars burnt” in neighbourhood of yesterday’s triple homicide
Area had to be evacuated due to ‘explosions’ of two cars Two vehicles were torched last night in the Penha de França neighbourhood of yesterday’s triple homicide. The area had
Algarve Wine Session debuts in Vilamoura
Aimed at professionals, the event organised by the Algarve Wine Commission (CVA) focuses on promoting the region’s wines. The Algarve Wine Commission (CVA) is hosting the first edition of the
“Portugal needs immigration … in a controlled manner” – study
Main political parties seemingly come together over immigration A study by the Faculty of Economics at the University of Porto has concluded that Portugal needs more immigration if it wants
Former PM to be called to explain Efacec debacle
With news that the former PS government’s nationalisation and subsequent sale of engineering company Efacec is likely to cost taxpayers as much as €564 million, Iniciativa Liberal – the country’s
Sagres Birdwatching Festival begins on Thursday
There are still many activities to choose from, organisers say The Sagres Birdwatching Festival, described as the biggest nature and birdwatching event in Portugal, will return for its 15th edition
Snake bite leaves firefighter in serious condition in hospital
An everyday job of forestry cleaning in Castelo de Vide ended yesterday with one of the firefighters involved being rushed to hospital in a serious condition after being bitten on
Marcelo pays state visit to Estonia
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will be in Estonia next week, on an official state visit from Tuesday to Thursday, on the invitation of Estonian president Alar Karis. The programme
Searches underway after car of missing woman found in Guadiana River
Woman disappeared reportedly after leaving the restaurant where she works Authorities are carrying out searches in the Guadiana River after discovering the submerged vehicle of a woman who went missing on
Electric car market in Portugal ‘going opposite way to Europe’
While the popularity of electric cars is stalling in Europe, the opposite seems to be happening in Portugal. The majority (55%) of new cars purchased in the first nine months
Schools face closure on Friday due to new strike
A strike on Friday by non-teaching staff (for better working conditions) is almost certain to prompt the closure of the majority of schools, warns the national federation of public and