Government prepares fusion in energy sector
Appoints former fuel entity boss (who okayed oil drilling in inland Algarve) The government is preparing a fusion of five entities in the energy sector – the idea, say reports,
Government replaces yet another ‘Socialist boy’
… and forges ahead with speeding-up mining licensing procedures The new centre-right government has dismissed yet another appointment from the last administration (often termed ‘Socialist boys’, as these positions are
Government’s choice for European Commissioner fails to delight opposition
The government’s choice for European Commissioner – former PSD finance minister Maria Luís Albuquerque – has gone down poorly with the opposition who see her as a reminder of “austerity
Portuguese government courts Qatari investment
Minister leaves on “economic diplomacy tour” to promote Portuguese companies Minister of the Economy Pedro Reis will visit Qatar this week to “strengthen bilateral relations, particularly economic ones” and “attract
Government dismisses entire board of state-owned holding company Parpública
Just the latest political ‘clearout’ as Portugal’s AD government prepares for return to parliament Portugal’s AD centre-right government has decided to remove the entire board of Parpública, led by José
Alojamento Local: Government eager to restore investor confidence
New diploma sets out to strip condominiums of powers of veto Bit by bit, announcement by announcement, Portugal’s centre-right government is setting out to unpick the former administration’s draconian stance
PM commits to finding funding for 29,000 houses left out of PRR
Government’s plan is to double number of houses due to be built Portugal’s Prime Minister committed last month to securing additional funding to construct 29,000 homes that were not included
Special bonus for lowest pensions “a fundamental support”, says minister
Opposition rails bonus is ‘electioneering measure’ Paulo Rangel, Portugal’s minister of foreign affairs has today refuted the opposition’s criticism of the measures announced by the prime minister at the annual
Minister orders inquiry into police officers ‘involved in right wing movements’
Inquiry follows complaints that police belong to extremist groups like 1143 Margarida Blasco, Portugal’s minister of internal affairs has ordered an inquiry into possible disciplinary responsibilities of members of the
Government to invest €16.7 million in Loulé and Portimão coastal areas
Coastal areas in Loulé and Portimão to undergo considerable works The Portuguese government is investing €16.7 million in coastal interventions in Loulé and Portimão, covering a total area of eight










