Lisbon’s sapper firefighters begin month-long strike starting tomorrow
Firefighters complain professional statute hasn’t been revised for 22 years Lisbon’s professional sapper firefighters will begin a month-long strike from tomorrow to demand higher salaries. A source from the Lisbon
Algarve welcomes new cutting-edge MRI unit
Imaging Lab by ABC in Loulé introduces cutting-edge magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology which was previously unvailable through the Algarve’s public health system A state-of-the-art medical facility was inaugurated last
Economists warn that increasing minimum wage has its risks
Economists heard by Lusa have warned that bringing the national minimum wage closer to the average wage in this country (of comparatively low wages) has risks. It could end up
Armed forces to get €200 boost to monthly pay, backdated to July
The new, higher rate of the monthly supplement for active members of Portugal’s military, to €300 from the current €100, will start to be paid next month with retroactive effect
PM and president visit ‘burnt areas’; hear mayors’ complaints
Exercise is ‘double edged’: everything this week is about positive exposure of government The President of the Republic, the Prime Minister and his entourage are visiting some of the areas
Terceira Island, Azores, seismic crisis amplifies
The seismic crisis that has been affecting the island of Terceira in the Azores has amplified in recent hours, with four quakes hitting the island in the space of a
China extends visa-free travel to Portugal, for up to 15 days
China announced today that it will extend its visa-free policy to Portuguese citizens for stays of up to 15 days, thus adding Portugal to a list that already includes 16
Governing coalition gathers in parliament to discuss budget impasse
Exercise centres on showcasing what government promises for 2025 Portugal’s governing centre-right Social Democratic Party (PSD) and its coalition partner the conservative People’s Party (CDS-PP) will on Monday begin a
Double international recognition for Vilamoura Marina
Vilamoura Marina receives two awards at Yacht Harbour Association Marina Awards 2024 Vilamoura Marina in the Algarve has been awarded as the International Superyacht Marina of the Year and International
Demonstration against uncontrolled immigration takes to Lisbon’s streets
CHEGA leader describes “historic day. Movement will not stop growing” Almost 3,000 people gathered in Lisbon today, rallying to the ‘Salvar Portugal’ demonstration against uncontrolled immigration, convened by right wing