Update: Albufeira stabbing takes bizarre new twist
Released from hospital with her lower back and buttocks swathed in bandages, Albufeira stabbing victim Clara Corrigan has talked to journalists about the frenzied attack suffered last Thursday and revealed
Another 439 primary Portuguese schools face closure
In the wake of 6500 that have already bitten the dust, 439 more primary schools face closure at the end of this school year. The only good piece of news
Trial of so-called “Bosnian Mafia” collapses in disarray
In an extraordinary turnaround, the much publicised trial of a so-called Bosnian Mafia rounded up two years ago – and reported to have used and abused children – collapsed yesterday,
Public Ministry calls for “severe sentence” for pig thief
In a bizarre show of zero tolerance, the Public Ministry is reported to be calling for “a severe sentence” for a pig thief who stole his neighbour’s pig by whisking
Clinton’s advice to Portugal: “Restructure your debt”
Former US president Bill Clinton has joined the list of those proffering economic advice to Portugal by suggesting the government restructure its debt as a way of attracting investment. “If
Majority reject communist-led “motion of censure” against Government
As expected, the PCP communist-led motion of censure against the government failed in Parliament this afternoon (May 30). Presented after the PSD’s dismal performance in last weekend’s European elections –
UPDATE: British woman stabbed in Albufeira discharged from hospital
A British woman aged 40 was rushed to hospital yesterday morning after being repeatedly stabbed in the holiday resort of Albufeira. She was discharged later that day, confirmed a source
Former Loulé Mayor receives prestige award
Former mayor of Loulé Seruca Emídio was awarded at a gala event held by the nation’s fire service in Lisbon at the weekend. Receiving his award for prestige, Emídio joined
Cristiano Ronaldo's goal celebration part of movie?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal celebration in the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid was pre-planned for the cameras, according to respected Spanish journalist Jose Felix Diaz. Ronaldo whipped off his shirt
Teachers Union threaten new strike
Fenprof, the teachers union, is threatening a new strike after the latest despatch from the Education Ministry which, it claims, condemns thousands of its members to “special mobility”. “Special mobility”