Peniche council miffed about government’s announcement over Berlengas island nature reserve
Members of Peniche municipal council are described today as ‘divided’ over the government’s intention to transform the Fort of São João Batista, on the island of Berlengas, into an environmental
17th Water Congress heads to the Algarve
Professionals and students in the sector will discuss the challenges, solutions, and future of water management from April 8 to 11. The 17th edition of the Water Congress will take
CHEGA councillor accused of threatening political rival with knife resigns
José Rogério Silva – the CHEGA councillor accused of threatening a political rival with a knife, and damaging his car, has resigned, in spite of the fact that the party’s
Marcelo receives Aga Khan, first official meeting of Ismaili leader
Portugal’s president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has received Prince Rahim Aga Khan in Lisbon, marking the first official meeting of the leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims after he was
Average wages rose 3.8% in real terms to €1,602 in 2024
The average monthly total gross remuneration per worker grew by 6.3% in 2024, compared to 2023, to €1,602 – but advanced by only 3.8% in real terms, INE Statistics Portugal
Portuguese architect finalist in ArchDaily “Building of the Year 2025”
Gonçalo Pires Marques was nominated for his project Casa Donovan, recognised for its innovative use of wood and commitment to sustainability. Portuguese architect Gonçalo Pires Marques is one of the
Parliament recommends revising outdated strategic defence policy
Policy dates back 12 years; refers to bilateral partnership with Russia Portugal’s parliament has today approved a PS resolution recommending that the government continue revising the Strategic Defence Concept –
Portimão mayor announces “big plans” for city, “brighter future”
“Neglected areas are a priority” – Álvaro Bila Álvaro Bila, Portimão mayor and Socialist Party (PS) candidate in the upcoming local elections, has shared his vision for the municipality,
Electric shuttle between Portimão and Lagoa
The project aims to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable urban mobility Portimão and Lagoa are due to be linked by a new electric shuttle service, revealed Portimão mayor Álvaro
Praia da Rocha: Long-awaited fortress revamp
Museum dedicated to fortress’s role in the 17th century After years of neglect, the Santa Catarina fortress in Praia da Rocha is finally due to undergo a much-needed revamp. The