Portugal “close to energy crisis criteria” – minister
Portugal’s government is analysing measures to mitigate rising energy prices, as the country is “close to the criteria” to declare an energy crisis, the environment minister Maria da Graça Carvalho
Quarteira set to host top European triathletes
Some of the world’s top triathletes are heading to the Algarve as the European Cup returns to Quarteira on March 28 and 29. Around 250 athletes from more than 20
EU border control system back on track at Lisbon airport
The European border control system for non-EU citizens, which was suspended in December at Lisbon airport after ‘an outcry’ over queues that built up, is once again operational, the government
‘Killer’ nurse back behind bars
Six years to the day since Mariana Fonseca took part in the brutal murder of 21-year-old IT technician Diogo Gonçalves in the Algarve, the former nurse at Lagos Hospital is
Easter Folar fair to bring Algarve village to life
Portugal’s famous Easter Folar bread will be the star of the show at the 28th edition of Feira do Folar, taking place in the rural village of São Marcos da
News review: War impact on Portugal, influencer charged & US renunciation
In this episode, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson take a look at the hit-and-run ‘influencer’ mentioned last week, now charged; Portuguese tourism’s respectful response to war-inspired trade; war impact on
PM ‘focused’ on nominating new national director for PJ police
Next Wednesday (March 25) will mark a full month since former PJ national director Luís Neves left his post of eight years to join the government – and since that
Grandma’s sweets take centre stage in Alcoutim
The riverside town of Alcoutim is preparing for a sugar-filled Easter celebration as the popular Feira dos Doces d’Avó returns on April 3 and 4. The event will take place
New fuel increases coming next week
Fuel prices in Portugal are going to continue to grow next week, with diesel rising by approximately 15 cents per litre, exceeding two euros, and 95-octane petrol increasing by nine
“More than half Portuguese dissatisfied with performance of government”
A new poll published today in Expresso – under the damning headline: “Government with negative evaluation in everything” – shows that “more than half the Portuguese are dissatisfied with the