EU security shake up
European Union leaders meeting at the EU Summit in Brussels have sought a united stance on the issue of security, appointing a Tsar to oversee co-ordination of the fight against
Vale do Lobo III gets go-ahead – 500 M euro plan approved
After a long wait, government ministers have approved the plans for Vale do Lobo III, a major new development project for the luxury golf and beach resort, which represents an
Free PT calls
Portugal Telecom (PT) is offering free local, regional and national phone calls every Sunday until June 13. A PT spokesperson revealed that the decision was the result of a settlement
Gang attack again
For the second time within a month the so-called ‘mobile phone gang’ have attacked the Portugal Telecom (PT) shop in Albufeira and stolen over 30 mobile phones. According to eyewitnesses,
Guns for hire
The Polícia Judiciária (PJ) has confiscated a large haul of arms, which they believe was being hired out to criminals. The practice of hiring out arms to criminals may come
Guns ‘n’ Roses cancel
Rock legends Guns ‘n’ Roses have cancelled their performance at the Rock in Rio-Lisboa event, which was scheduled for May 30, and called a halt to their worldwide tour, which
Hot summers ahead
Portugal could face an increasing number of scorching summers according to a British meteorological expert. More fires and more heat-related deaths will be just some of the repercussions of extreme
Barroso made mistakes
Unlike one of his predecessors, Cavaco Silva, who maintained he never made mistakes, Prime Minister Durão Barroso has confessed to making some miscalculations while leading the country. But, perhaps wisely,
US hunts in Portugal
Officers from the Portuguese Secret Services (SIS) are investigating a possible terrorist cell that they believe could have infiltrated the country following the Madrid bomb attacks. SIS agents are believed
Blair visits Barroso
BRITISH Prime Minister Tony Blair was due to visit Portugal this week for a meeting with his opposite number, Durão Barroso, and President Jorge Sampaio. Top of the agenda is