“It’s a joy”: Marcelo’s reaction to former PM’s agreement to chair European Council
“Very good for Europe and very good for Portugal”, says president In news that has been a very long time coming (this appointment started being mooted in 2021) President Marcelo
Ukrainian war wounded to be received in parliament
25 soldiers receiving treatment in Portugal to meet Speaker Speaker of Portugal’s parliament José Pedro Aguiar Branco will be receiving the 25 Ukrainian war wounded who arrived in Portugal last
Algarve drug bust: Number of arrests up to 11
Around €35,800 and several kilos of drugs seized PSP police have provided an update on yesterday’s major drug bust in the Algarve, with the number of arrests having increased from
Algarve loses 15 million cubic metres of treated water in supply networks
Water equivalent to 49% of supply billed to families In 2022, the Algarve lost a total of 15 million cubic metres of treated water in its supply networks, which would
High blood pressure, diabetes and dementia – terrifying health downsides of living close to Lisbon airport
ZERO highlights ultrafine particles referred to in a report years ago People living near Lisbon airport have a higher risk of contracting diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and dementia, according
SPIN – the new free service for transferring money by mobile phone
Banking clients can look forward to a new free service for transferring money that “simply demands the beneficiary’s mobile phone number”. The service is called SPIN. It has been developed
A22 anti-tolls commission “delighted” by parliament’s approval to scrap illegal tolls
‘Better late than never’ – but still frustratingly late… CUVI – the commission of Via do Infante (A22 motorway) users – has pronounced itself delighted by parliament’s approval to scrap
Foreign minister confirms Ukraine soon to receive €1.4 billion from interest on Russia’s frozen assets
Money will be sent “without problems” and soon Portugal’s foreign minister Paulo Rangel has confirmed today that €1.4 billion (equivalent to the interest accrued on frozen Russian assets in Europe)
Ten arrested in major Algarve drug bust
Operation is still ongoing PSP police have announced the arrest of 10 people this Monday (June 24) as part of a major operation against drug trafficking in the Algarve. The
More than half Portugal’s Roma people say they have experienced discrimination
Survey published as part of National Gypsy Day today More than half of Roma people say they have suffered discrimination in Portugal, according to results of the Survey on Living