Magistrate from Guinea-Bissau arrested in Lisbon Airport for alleged drug trafficking
As he arrived on a flight from his native Guinea-Bissau, a magistrate was arrested for alleged drug trafficking. The news has been confirmed by the ministry of foreign affairs of
PJ investigates suspicious death in Vila Real de Santo António
The owner of the apartment that was wrecked by a fire was discovered dead outside the building, with head injuries. The Judiciary Police (PJ) is investigating the death of a
PM opens gardens of official residence to public for April 25
In keeping with a tradition begun by his predecessor António Costa, Portugal’s prime minister Luís Montenegro will be ‘welcoming’ the public to the garden of his official residence in São
“Sorry is not enough” – President defends reparations for slavery in colonial period
An apology isn’t enough: President Marcelo has once again addressed the issue of ‘crimes committed’ during Portugal’s colonial past, saying the best way forwards is to agree a form of
European parliament ‘open mouthed’ by choices of PS secretary-general
PS secretary-general Pedro Nuno Santos has reportedly rendered the European parliament ‘open mouthed’ by his ‘total break’ with all previous Socialist Euro MPs. In other words, he is fielding an
Former PM’s new media roles begin on May 4
Portugal’s former prime minister António Costa is moving into the world of political commentary. He will be one of the main attractions of the new ‘NOW’ channel, promoted by Medialivre,
Portugal’s president “cuts ties with son” over ‘scandal’ involving Brazilian twins
“I don’t care if he’s held responsible…” Marcelo tells reporters Very possibly true, and certainly widely reported, is the fact that Portugal’s head of State is thoroughly disillusioned by his
Urgent hearings of former and current finance ministers approved
MPs seek to grill both on how they justify calculations Former finance minister Fernando Medina, and current finance minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, are to face parliamentary hearings – the first
Portimão mayor confirmed as candidate for EU Parliament
Isilda Gomes is seventh on the PS list of candidates Isilda Gomes, mayor of Portimão since 2013, is part of the Socialist Party’s (PS) list of candidates for the upcoming
Bordalo II marks revolution anniversary with artwork on Salazar’s grave
The controversial artist created an XL box of “antifascism probiotics” containing “50 capsules of 25 mg”, symbolising 50 years since the 25th of April 1974 revolution, celebrated tomorrow. One of