Three more Russian ships pass through Portugal’s territorial waters
Ships “allegedly carrying material used in Russian war effort” Today, the Portuguese Navy ended its monitoring at sea of three Russian ships that have been flagged for “allegedly carrying material
Sardines are “fleeing Algarve coast”
Warmer waters and predators to blame Algarve fishermen are concerned by a scarcity of sardines. It is not that the fish synonymous with Portugal have disappeared, more that they are
Entities defend urgency of Ria Formosa dredging
The purpose of the operation is to ensure water renewal, oxygenation of sediment, upkeep of navigation channels, and protection of natural habitats. The Olhão City Council held a meeting this
Vetting procedures delay swearing in of Portugal’s new government
President Marcelo does not want repeat of Socialist government blunders With PSD leader Luís Montenegro described as raring to go with populist measures to power Portugal’s new minority government, media
Portimão starts charging tourist tax, Albufeira plans to follow suit in May
Portimão City Council now charges a €2 fee for each tourist staying in the municipality. The City Council of Portimão, in the district of Faro, began charging a tourist tax
Portuguese footballing legend Luís Figo hints he could be in running for federation president
Former Portuguese international footballer Luís Figo has hinted today at the possibility of running for the presidency of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). On the sidelines of the signing of
CHEGA’s overwhelming election result means party can now be represented on Council of State
With 48 MPs elected to parliament in last Sunday’s legislative elections, CHEGA is in a position to be represented on the Council of State (the body established by the Portuguese
Outgoing PM to meet EU labour/ internal market commissioners
Portugal’s outgoing prime minister, António Costa, will be received next Wednesday in Brussels by the European Commissioners for Employment and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, and for the Internal Market, Thierry
Half-body discovered in Lisbon’s Lapa district ‘identified’
The mutilated ‘half body’ of a man discovered in Lisbon’s Lapa district in the early hours of Monday morning has been identified. The remains are those of a foreign man*,
Egg-citing Easter in Portimão!
Easter will be celebrated in style in Portimão Portimão is planning an exciting series of festive events to celebrate Easter. Between March 23 and April 7, the town will host