Dozens of cars vandalised in early hours in Sines
At least 25 private vehicles were vandalised between last night and this morning in the town of Sines – all of them suffering flat tyres. A source from the Santiago
GNR agent dies following car crash in Benavente
MAI – the ministry of Internal Affairs – has today lamented the death last night of a young GNR agent (SEPNA division) in a collision between a patrol car and
Murder suicide destroys family in Sesimbra
A 43-year-old man killed his 45-year-old wife and 17-year-old stepdaughter today in the municipality of Sesimbra, Setúbal district. According to Lieutenant Colonel Adérito Rodrigues, of the Setúbal Territorial Command, the
GDP growth of 1.9% in 2024 – INE flash estimate
The Portuguese economy grew by 2.7% year-on-year and 1.5% quarter-on-quarter in the last quarter of 2024, registering Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 1.9% for the year as a whole,
Burning body in dumpster: more details emerge
More details have emerged about the body found burning in a Seixal dumpster yesterday morning. Early reports that the body was in “an elevated state of decomposition” seem to have
Moratorium on deep sea mining in Portuguese territory expected to be approved
Moratorium to run until 2050 A moratorium on deep sea mining until 2050 will be debated in the Portuguese parliament today and is expected to be approved tomorrow, with four
Why Portugal is the ideal retirement destination
A Q&A with Christina Hippisley, General Manager of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK In 2024, the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK conducted a research study
Wild winds: Authorities record 40 weather-related incidents across Portugal
Toppled trees and damaged structures reported across Portugal due to bad weather Portugal was battered last night by fierce winds and heavy rain, which toppled trees and damaged structures across
NATO rebuff: PM refuses to be rushed into increased defence spending
NATO secretary general leaves Portugal ‘empty handed’ Monday saw a visit to Portugal of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte who has told countries that if they don’t increase defence
Prosecutors probe alleged falsification of PSP report into fatal shooting
In the wake of yesterday’s revelations, Portugal’s Public Prosecution Service has ordered an autonomous investigation to be started into the alleged falsification of a report by the PSP police force,