PM admitted to hospital; referred to cardiology
PM expected to be discharged very soon (see update below) Portugal’s caretaker prime minister Luís Montenegro – embarking on a new election campaign – was hospitalised this afternoon after suffering
Faro shelter garners government praise
Government plans to expand successful Faro emergency housing model The Portuguese government aims to replicate the success of the Social Emergency Accommodation Centre (CAES) in Faro, Algarve across the country,
Portugal’s caretaker government presents grand plan to transform Tejo riverside into major metropolis
Thousands of new homes, jobs, infrastructure promised Insisting the country “cannot stop because of the elections”, Luís Montenegro’s government has announced an urban regeneration project for the municipalities of Lisbon,
Lisbon mayor in embarrassing hot water over jacaranda furore
Carlos Moedas blamed decision on predecessor: but documents show otherwise In this post-truth era it is unsurprising to hear that yet another political figure has been inventive with his interpretation
Saturday’s eclipse will cut solar energy output by 23%
Partial eclipse due in morning, hours before clocks go forwards for ‘summertime’ A partial solar eclipse taking place for two hours tomorrow morning has been tipped to cause a 23%
PS Socialists “want to change tax exemptions for young people buying first homes”
Socialists “aware of risks”, particularly to their own popularity Expresso reports that PS Socialists are “analysing” how they can change the tax exemptions brought in by social democrats for young
Algarve Wine Tourism Fair gathers industry professionals
The event held in Lagoa on April 7 aims to promote the region as a “wine destination of excellence”. On April 7, from 14:30 to 18:30, the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium in Lagoa will
Second small plane in two days crashes close to aerodrome
Two people on board “not seriously injured” A second small plane has crashed today, this time near the aerodrome in Cernache, Coimbra. Emergency services have been mobilised, but everything points
Spain wants to host 2035 Women’s World Cup with Portugal and Morocco
Spain, Portugal and Morocco will already host the 2030 Men’s World Cup The president of Spain’s Football Federation (RFEF) has announced plans to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Climate activist fined €1,600 for throwing green paint over future PM
Courts continue to hand down tough sentences on climate protestors Continuing with the tough sentences delivered to hands-on climate activists, Lisbon’s local small crimes court has ordered a 19-year-old who