Portugal’s response to pandemic receives renewed international praise
There has been a ‘second wave’ of more than complimentary articles in the international media over Portugal’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Following European praise earlier this month (click here),
Beach restrictions in July and August: PM starts outlining Portugal’s escape from lockdown
Access to the country’s most popular beaches will be restricted through July and August to prevent ‘large groups of people’ coming together and increasing the risk of further coronavirus infections.
Flight ban affecting non-EU countries to ‘stay in place till May 17’ – with long list of exceptions
Government newspaper Diário da República has prolonged the ban on flights to and from non-EU countries till May 17, with a long list nonetheless of exceptions. Writes Jornal de Notícias,
Creches and hairdressers among first to return in May as government “creates conditions” for massive supply of masks
Creches and hairdressers will be among the first activities allowed back to work in May while the government is focused on ensuring a ‘massive supply’ of masks and protective equipment
Algarve hotels struggle to pay wages and consider government support “insufficient”
Hoteliers in the Algarve say government support measures are “insufficient” and could lead to an “economically explosive situation”. The warning came from Algarve hotelier association (AHETA), which explained that hotels
Third State of Emergency ‘opens way for confinement of certain regions and age groups’
The third presidential decree of State of Emergency – due to be approved by parliament today – doesn’t just signal a gradual re-opening of the economy, it opens the way
Portugal rejects tech plan for ‘contact tracing’ of citizens during pandemic
Portugal will not be sanctioning Brussels’ plan to allow Member States to spy on their citizens in lockdown (click here). The measure is unconstitutional, explains Público – stressing that both
Portimão to distribute 250,000 masks among local population
Portimão Council is purchasing 250,000 masks to be distributed among the local population as a “preventive measure against the Covid-19 pandemic”. The decision was announced by Mayor Isilda Gomes during
Government prepares to gradually reopen Portugal for business
Government leaders met economists and academics on Tuesday to try and plot the best way forwards once the country finally emerges from State of Emergency lockdown. It will have to
Councils host online fitness classes for working out at home
Anyone used to working out at the gym or outdoors is now faced with the challenge of exercising at home during quarantine. Lack of motivation, space and equipment could become