End of motorway tolls on ‘ex-SCUT highways’ approved; under-35s IRS benefits delayed
The PS Socialist ‘project’ to abolish tolls completely on ex-SCUT highways – a move that will cost the government dearly – has been approved in its ‘speciality’ (one of the
Brazilian twins favoritism investigation: police search rental accommodation
In another bizarre twist in the ‘favoritism scandal’ involving Brazilian twin babies, PJ police are understood to have searched the rental accommodation used by the twins’ family when the children
Barman slaughtered for cash seen in his wallet
It has taken a couple of months, but PJ police have identified and arrested the man they believe was responsible for the stabbing to death of 46-year-old barman in Loures
Press regulator investigates use of CHEGA’s ‘doctored’ video
ERC, Portugal’s press regulator, has opened an official proceeding into the use of social media, by right wing party CHEGA, to share manipulated information using images broadcast by television station
Sotavento population mobilises against “massive wind farm development”
Strategy threatens “utter devastation to natural environment and traditional rural communities” Sotavento residents are starting to mobilise against what they see as the threat of a new wind farm development
Study evaluates brain responses in firefighters facing ‘critical wildfire situations’
Results could improve decision-making in risk situations Research from the University of Coimbra (UC), published today, has analysed the brain response of firefighters to rescue actions in fires. Scientists believe
Portuguese prefer new AD government over executive under Costa
Another indication of why PS Socialists are so sore… Two months since it took charge, the government of the Democratic Alliance (AD) has ‘overtaken’ the former executive under António Costa
ANA airports authority sees complaints surge by 28%
Most complaints against ANA pertain to long queues Passenger dissatisfaction with ANA Aeroportos, the national airport management company, has surged by 28% in the first five months of 2024 compared
Pollution controls “could cut ship emissions by up to 85%” in Portuguese waters, says study
Study focuses on linking with emission control areas in Baltic, North Sea and English Channel A study released today in Portugal estimates that the adoption of a pollution emission control
Cancer surgeries still waiting: Minister pulled up on figures
Executive Directorate reduces number drastically A technical spat has emerged today over the number of cancer patients waiting for surgeries beyond the ‘maximum guaranteed response time’ (TMRG). When health minister