News review: EU eco-fines Portugal, Ukrainian unicorn & PM promise at pumps
In this episode, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson take a look at how the EU is fining Portugal for environmental failings, the Ukrainian ‘unicorn’ that’s making a bomb with a
Portugal/Spain: Bilateral summit to create flood protection system
Portugal and Spain will develop public warning systems for cross-border areas to address risk scenarios such as floods and dam failures, the two governments have announced today. The “implementation of
Lufthansa pushes ‘plus points’ for its clinching of TAP in reprivatisation
Germany’s Lufthansa group is pushing all the plus points for it being chosen for the TAP reprivatisation ‘race’ that is still running (albeit slightly in the background these days) and
Second repatriation flight arrives with 139 Portuguese
A second repatriation flight from the Gulf has arrived in Portugal this morning – this time carrying 147 passengers, 139 of whom are Portuguese. The flight was chartered by the
Portugal’s outgoing president criticises U.S. attack on Iran
Portugal’s outgoing head of state, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, criticised the U.S. (with Israel) attack on Iran – something the country’s government has stopped short of doing. At a ceremony
Military flight with 39 passengers arrives as Portugal continues Middle East repatriation
A Portuguese military aircraft carrying 39 passengers landed on Friday at around 5am at Figo Maduro Airport in Lisbon, as part of an ongoing operation to repatriate citizens from the
Algarve agriculture worth €811 million – but half the value leaves region
Agriculture in the Algarve generated €811 million in economic value in 2023 – but almost half of that money did not stay in the region, according to a new study.
Making life better in Portugal – on air!
Do you have a question about living, working or getting the most out of your time in Portugal? afpop, the largest association for foreign residents in Portugal, is proud to
President to leave as he entered: on foot
Outgoing president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said today that he will be leaving the presidency as he entered parliament to take office, “on foot” – wishing his successor, António José
Algarve goes green for St. Patrick’s Day
The Algarve’s Irish community is gearing up for a lively St. Patrick’s season, with several events lined up to mark the occasion. From family parades to a black-tie dinner and