Public Prosecutor opens door to ‘doubts’ in probe that scuttled Portugal’s government
Operation Influencer may not have ‘influenced’ lithium and hydrogen business dealings… With the country going to the polls on Sunday because of a corruption probe that saw the prime minister
International Women’s Day sees marches in 11 Portuguese towns and cities
President Marcelo marks day saying there is still a lot more to be achieved International Women’s Day falls today; teachers are striking in its support and politicians are all paying
600 farmers protest against “unfair” water rationing in Algarve
A document containing all their demands was delivered to CCDR Algarve in Faro Around 600 farmers took part today (March 8) in a slow march on the EN125 road against
São Brás adds four new defibrillators to public access network
The new units are located near schools and main municipal buildings São Brás de Alportel has increased its number of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to 11, aiming for quick responses
Yoga Wine Fest next weekend at Quinta dos Vales
Quinta dos Vales is hosting a day full of fun with yoga and wine, with the Health Fest on March 17. Wine Yoga XXL: Enrich your Mind, Indulge your Senses
Taxpayers to carry burden of motorway toll increase limits “for unlimited years”
UTAO delivers stark ‘reality check’ Government agency UTAO has delivered sobering news for voters carried away by election campaign pledges about abolishing motorway tolls: the country’s taxpayers face “unlimited years”
Last day of political campaigning sees party headquarters daubed in angry slogans
Climate activists complain no political group has plans to stop fossil fuels by 2030 The final day of frantic political campaigning ahead of Sunday’s legislative elections have seen various party
VRSA in legal battle against parking concession company
Algarve borough alleges “gross violation of contractual obligations” Vila Real de Santo António is vowing to explore all legal avenues as it fights for the termination of a parking concession
A&E doctor shortages continue throughout country
The lack of doctors to guarantee A&E services continues up and down the country, warns FNAM (the national federation of doctors) which says one of the most ‘complicated’ cases is
Construction costs increase 1.9% in January
The costs of construction are still increasing, with latest data for January showing they are up 1.9% on costs for the same month in 2023, and 0.2% on costs just