Landowners call for more time to prepare against forest fires
The date by which landowners should have ‘cleared their land’ of undergrowth to help prevent the spread of rural fires falls today, but many profess to not being ready. The
Yoga, Pilates, meditation… and wine in Estômbar
The Quinta dos Vales wine estate in Estômbar will host a special event on Saturday, May 11 which will allow participants to try out Yoga, Pilates and meditation, as well
Ministry of Social Security analysing million-euro ‘last minute’ purchase by toppled government
One of the day’s developing ‘scandals’ is the purchase, by the PS government, one day after the legislative elections last month that topped it, of a property in Guarda for
PM visits Ovibeja; declares agriculture to be ‘strategic’
Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, considers agriculture to be a strategic sector. Giving a speech today at the opening session of Ovibeja agricultural fair, he said the government has already
Algarve youth futsal match descends into violence
An under-17 futsal match between Algarve teams Castromarinense and Farense last week ended in a chaotic episode of violence between players and supporters. The match took place at Castro Marim’s
Spiritual Airbnb portal opens for pilgrims
A kind of ‘Airbnb portal for pilgrims’ has been launched by the Sanctuary of Fátima to “facilitate life for those who wants to stay in one of (the sanctuary’s) residences
Air France-KLM interested in possible minority stake in TAP
The Air France-KLM group said today that a minority position in TAP ‘could be interesting’ if it aligns with its objectives but considers it speculative to provide more information while
League of Portuguese Firefighters rails against €25 million debt unpaid by government
Debt refers to transport of non-emergency patients At a meeting with the Minister of Health today, the League of Portuguese Firefighters (LBP) called for the payment of debts relating to
Portugal has nearly 400 Blue Flag beaches this year – eight more than last
Is second country in world with highest number of Blue Flag river beaches Plumping for one of the coldest, windiest – and in some places very wet – days to
Portugal’s president in Cabo Verde; ‘colonial reparations’ definitely not on agenda
Marcelo’s trip follows prime minister’s recent visit President Marcelo is in Cabo Verde today, less than two weeks since the former Portuguese colony hosted prime minister Luís Montenegro – on