Police officers could face disciplinary action
Off-duty police officers protesting against government measures in front of the parliament building on November 21 last year could be “identified” for their “inappropriate conduct”. According to Expresso newspaper, the
Public hospitals must reduce deficit by half in 2014
Concerns that public hospitals will struggle to reduce their deficit by half in 2014, a target set by the Ministry of Health, have been expressed by the president of the
“Very successful bond sale” is great news for Portugal
In the latest sign that the financial gloom over Europe is lifting, Portugal joined other cash-strapped governments to raise money on bond markets — and find it cheap. Associated Press
Olhanense plays at home
The Football League Management has this afternoon (January 9) confirmed that the SC Olhanense Stadium has passed the required inspection and Sunday’s home game against V.Setúbal will be played at
Lisbon, a city to visit with friends
Online American newspaper ‘The Huffington Post’ has chosen Lisbon as one of the nine best European cities to visit with friends. It says in its article: “Lisbon’s nightclubs will be
Tour of the Algarve back again
The 40th Tour of the Algarve (Volta ao Algarve) – the region’s renowned annual road bicycle racing event – will be taking place between February 19 and 23 and be
Parents jubilant
Faro parents who campaigned against changes to school hours which they considered unhelpful to their children have won their battle and are now celebrating good sense. They hang a banner
Ronaldo accepts Pepsi apology
Portuguese football ace Cristiano Ronaldo has finally buried the hatchet with Pepsi drinks giant and will be working with the corporation to build a sports complex for underprivileged boys in
Straight slide
The number of vehicles travelling the A22 Via do Infante tolled highway has registered a straight slide for the last 33 months. These latest figures released by the CCDR (commission
Lagoa cuts water supply red-tape
Lagoa council has given itself a pat on the back for cutting red-tape in water supply contracts. In a press release, the municipal authority said the move is “an advantage”