Short shrift for Portugal’s concern over São Tome’s military deal with Russia
“People need to calm down” – PM In the wake of Portugal’s concern over the military agreement former colony São Tomé e Principe has entered into with Russia, the archipelago’s
Festa do Cinema: three days of discounted screenings
Between May 13 and 15, tickets for dozens of films of various genres and origins in theatres across Portugal cost just €3.50. More than 500 cinemas in mainland Portugal are
Health Minister commits to Algarve response plan for summer
Ana Paula Martins recognises the shortage of human resources and guarantees a plan is being developed to ensure response and the safety of healthcare users. Portuguese Health Minister Ana Paula
Housing: government to approve measures for young people at extraordinary Council of Ministers
But strategy generally fails to enthuse Friday late afternoon saw Portugal’s minority government present “Construir Portugal” – the blueprint for ‘fixing the housing crisis’/ stimulating the economy and tackling the
Second anti-immigration protest scheduled for Porto
A second anti-immigration protest has been scheduled to take place in Porto tomorrow, according to reports in the media. Organised by the party “Ergue-te!” (Get up!), it has chosen Campo
Marcelo blocks diploma concluding health system reform
“Serious operational difficulties” compound Portugal’s complicated health picture President Marcelo has not signed the diploma of the last government extinguishing the five regional health administrations (known by the acronym ARS).
Man arrested for drug dealing in Carvoeiro
GNR police arrested a 26-year-old man on Tuesday (May 7) for drug dealing in Carvoeiro, Lagoa. The man’s “suspicious behaviour” and “nervousness” caught the eye of patrolling GNR officers, who
VRSA takes over presidency of Guadiana Eurocity
Presidency of general assembly changes every two years The municipality of Vila Real de Santo António has taken over the presidency of the general assembly of the Guadiana Eurocity, an
PM takes charge of police negotiations
Government wants to do best by police, but there cannot be “unrealistic scenarios” Prime minister Luís Montenegro has emerged from what many saw as a form of tactical ‘exile’ to
Scramble to save summer tourism: Portugal “could be suspended from Schengen”
Government admits “it’s a risk”; all efforts being made ‘to be ready in time’ With headlines focusing very much on domestic politics, the fact that Portugal is running the risk