VRSA wants to showcase homelessness strategy
Álvaro Araújo has written open letters to Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Carlos Moedas Vila Real de Santo António is interested in showcasing its own municipal strategy to fight homelessness
Number of foreigners living in Portugal surpasses one million
A record 329,000 residency permits were granted in 2023 For the first time, Portugal’s resident foreign population has surpassed one million, having grown 33% between 2022 and 2023. According to
Food bank collects 1,755 tonnes of food in weekend campaign
Food will be distributed to “more than 2,400 charities” Portugal’s Food Bank (Banco Alimentar) campaign against hunger collected 1,755 tonnes of food last weekend from more than 2,000 supermarkets across
Social democrats win Madeira regional elections without majority
Talks between parties are expected to begin today Portugal’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) won the Madeira regional elections on Sunday with its worst result ever and without a majority in
Morgado do Quintão recognised as biggest organic vineyard in the Algarve
The certification further solidifies the Silves wine producer’s dedication to sustainability. At the intersection of tradition and innovation in Algarve wines, Morgado do Quintão is celebrating its certificationas “the largest organic vineyard in the region”.
Nationwide food bank drive this weekend
The “Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome” is organising a two-day nationwide food drive for disadvantaged families on May 25 and 26. Over 40,000 volunteers in more than 2,000 supermarkets nationwide
Ukrainian president Zelenskyy to visit Portugal on Tuesday
Zelenskyy has already cancelled two trips to Portugal Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to visit Portugal on Tuesday (May 28), reports Now, Portugal’s new 24-hour news channel. The possibility
Lisbon Design Week showcases best in Portuguese design and contemporary craftsmanship
The event’s second edition is on until tomorrow, Sunday, May 26, with 80 participating venues spread across the capital. With just two days left of Lisbon Design Week, there is
“Mind and Body Movement Weekend” at Quinta do Lago
The luxury resort is organising a two-day programme of activities dedicated to well-being at The Campus on June 1 and 2. Quinta do Lago is organising a weekend dedicated to
Portuguese bishops tell Pope of work done against sexual abuse
The president of the Portuguese Episcopal Conference (CEP), José Ornelas, on Friday, presented Pope Francis with the work that the Portuguese Church has done to combat sexual abuse, with the