Right to housing platform mobilises demonstrations in 19 cities
At least 19 cities are mobilising participants today to defend the right to housing inprotests called by the Casa Para Viver platform. «We are not giving up», writes on social
Two people die after being hit by train in Olhão
A man and a woman, both aged 69, died after being hit by a train in Quelfes, Olhão this Friday afternoon. According to Correio da Manhã tabloid, both victims were
Property investment fell 50% in 2023 – study
Investment fell to €1.6 billion, “in line with rest of Europe” Property investment in Portugal fell by 50% in 2023 to a total of €1.6 billion, in line with the
Peak in winter respiratory infections may be passed – health minister
No justification “at moment” to enforce wearing of masks in hospitals Portugal’s minister of health said today that the peak of respiratory infections this winter may have passed, pointing out
Army preparing combat vehicle platoon to join NATO mission in Slovakia
The Portuguese army began preparing a platoon of combat vehicles in Santa Margarida today to join the NATO Multinational Force to be sent to Slovakia. This is “the first” national
Mass opposition to Alcácer do Sal avocado plantation
The public consultation period for yet another massive, water intensive, avocado plantation in the increasingly drying southern region of Portugal ended this week with farmers and environmentalists all giving it
Portugal to play two U-21 Euro qualifying matches in Faro
Portugal’s U-21 squad will seek to remain at the top of Group G Portugal’s national male under-21 football team will play two qualifying matches for the Under-21 Euro in Faro,
What next, Madeira? Regional president cited for eight crimes
Suspicions against Albuquerque mirror those levelled against detained mayor In two surreal days, Madeira’s political landscape has taken a pounding that may prove fatal. After decades of PSD social democrat
Three men arrested for selling drugs to tourists in downtown Faro
Three men were arrested on Wednesday (January 24) on suspicion of selling drugs to tourists in Faro’s downtown area. In a statement to the press, PSP police say the arrests
Madeira’s PSD leader “must resign; no other option”, says national party
“It’s already late” Miguel Albuquerque, regional president of Madeira and cited in corruption investigations that blasted onto the scene two days ago, “must resign. There is no other option”. This