Portugal can’t stop storms but can reduce damage, says expert
Portugal cannot prevent powerful storms driven by global warming, but it can reduce their impact by changing how land is used and cities are planned, according to disaster and environmental
Portugal’s flagship tourism fair opens to public today
The 36th edition of Portugal’s flagship tourism fair BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa is being billed as the “biggest ever”, bringing together 1,700 exhibitors, 125 international destinations and
Marcelo says “that’s it: no more political commentary from me…”
Today (Thursday) president Marcelo has said he will no longer be commenting on national or international affairs. “It’s the time to be silent and leave (that) to who is taking
Loulé buys 60 homes for public housing in €15.1 million deal
The municipal council of Loulé has formally acquired 60 housing units for public rental in a €15.1 million investment backed largely by national recovery funds. The public deed was signed
Portuguese criminals deported from UK rises by 68%
The number of Portuguese criminals deported from the UK last year rose by 68% compared to 2024, according to official statistics published by the British Home Office today. Last year,
Members of government claim housing allowances when they ‘already have homes in Lisbon’
Sábado news magazine is presenting an ‘expenses scandal’ à Portuguesa today: a list of government ministers and secretaries of state who claim housing allowances when they already have homes in
Rebuilding hope through music: communities unite after the storm
No-one can fail to have been shocked by the images of the devastation that was left by a series of storms this winter. Weeks on, and as the rains ease,
Change your mind, change your life – Interview with Jeremy Colledge
Our guest today is Jeremy Colledge, who has been a student of Qigong for nearly 35 years, and a teacher for more than 25 years, now living on Portugal’s Silver
Drugs gangs behind shooting in heart of Lisbon
Drug gang rivalry appears to be behind the shooting in the heart of Lisbon yesterday of three men, aged between 29 and 43. According to tabloid Correio da Manhã, two
‘Elderly Person Statute’ finally published in state gazette
It has been a long time coming – and was not even supported by all parties in parliament. But the Elderly Person Statute has finally been published in state gazette