Almost 23% of students at Portuguese universities “have a mental illness”
Half cases diagnosed after Covid-19 pandemic A study coordinated by the University of Évora (UÉ) has concluded that almost 23% of students surveyed at six Portuguese universities were diagnosed with
Algarve under orange alert on Friday due to stormy weather
Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast in Algarve The effects of Storm Kirk are still being felt in Portugal as the Algarve is bracing for severe weather this Friday after the
Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast for weekend
All districts of mainland Portugal under yellow warning; orange for Algarve All districts of mainland Portugal will be under a yellow weather warning from Friday due to heavy rain –
Unions accuse government of planning illegal overhaul of public TV, radio
Just as journalists syndicate “ponders” opening complaint over PM’s televised interview Trade unions representing employees of Portugal’s public television and radio broadcaster, RTP, have accused the right centre coalition government
Four arrested in major drug dealing crackdown in Olhão
Operation to crackdown on Olhão drug dealing has seen four people arrested so far PSP police have announced the arrest of four people – three men and one woman, aged
Hotel boom: Algarve attracting major projects
From east to west Algarve, several hotels are either being constructed, renovated or rebranded The Algarve’s reputation as Portugal’s leading tourist destination continues to attract major hotel operators, who are
Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum returns in November
Event will bring together experts, wine producers, sommeliers and enthusiasts The municipal council of Lagoa has announced the return of the Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum for its second edition, set
‘King of Vacuum cleaners’ declared “contumacious” (on run from justice)
Matthias Schmelz, a German businessman known as the “Rei dos Aspiradores” (King of vacuum cleaners) has been declared contumacious (meaning wilfully disobedient; in this case, ‘on the run from justice’).
Escaped convict captured in Tangier “was trying to reach Algeria”
While recaptured convict Fábio Loureiro sits in a Moroccan jail awaiting extradition to Portugal, details are emerging as to why he was travelled to a country with an extradition agreement
Climate activist who threw green paint on PM risks hefty claim for compensation
A 19-year-old climate activist who threw green paint over the prime minister earlier this year (to be fair, before Luís Montenegro had won the elections) risks a hefty fine beyond