Government suspends termination of rental contracts to protect families
The government has decided to press forward with an order to suspend rental contracts due to expire in a move to protect families during the coronavirus pandemic. “It is our
Eight people arrested in eight hours for breaking rules of Portugal’s State of Emergency
In just eight hours, from midnight on Sunday to 8am this morning, GNR police throughout the country arrested eight people for flouting the rules of Portugal’s State of Emergency. All
Banks agree to suspend mortgage repayments for up to six months
SIC television news confirmed this afternoon that all national banks are ready to suspend mortgage repayments hanging ominously now over families unable to work, for a period of at least
Faro Council launches “stay-at-home” grocery delivery system
Faro Council has launched a grocery delivery system alongside local stores as part of a municipal initiative entitled #FaroEmCasa (#FaroAtHome). The system allows local citizens to order groceries, hygiene products
Bank regulator calls for ‘coronabonds’ to prevent new euro debt crisis
The governor of the Bank of Portugal has called for the issuance of “coronabonds” in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Carlos Costa – due to stand down in the summer
“It’s time to stop”: Portugal’s tourism board sends powerful message to the world
A powerful video made by Portugal’s tourism board is making the rounds on social media due to its heart-wrenching message about hope during a global crisis. Featuring stunning footage of
Rota do Petisco postponed until September
The Rota do Petisco gastronomic event which was due to take place in May has been postponed until September due to the coronavirus outbreak. The event – a “gastronomic route”
“Free-wheeling” motorhomers reach ‘end of the road’
Thousands of foreign travellers who arrived in Portugal in their motorhomes and campers to spend the winter – or just take a holiday – woke up over the weekend to
Lines of credit for micro-tourist businesses allow for €750 per month per worker
Público has just released new data on support during the pandemic for microbusinesses in the tourism sector. Says the paper, the €60 million line of credit will allow for each
Pet hotel offers special discounts for dogs and cats of health service workers
A pet hotel in Gaia in the north has slashed its rates to help health service workers on the front line. Instead of charging normal prices (around €13 -a-night), it