Unions protest in Lisbon ahead of new government being sworn in
Around 200 public administration shop stewards, union leaders and activists demonstrated in downtown Lisbon today in a protest organised by the Frente Comum (Common Front) to demand that the future
Vetting procedures delay swearing in of Portugal’s new government
President Marcelo does not want repeat of Socialist government blunders With PSD leader Luís Montenegro described as raring to go with populist measures to power Portugal’s new minority government, media
Public Prosecutor opens door to ‘doubts’ in probe that scuttled Portugal’s government
Operation Influencer may not have ‘influenced’ lithium and hydrogen business dealings… With the country going to the polls on Sunday because of a corruption probe that saw the prime minister
Government still sees 1.5% growth within reach despite lower forecast
Portugal’s mnister of finance, Fernando Medina, said today that he believes the country’s gross domestic product could grow by as much as 1.5% this year, describing this as an “achievable
Government u-turns over measure that would have hiked-up restaurant prices
Menus that include alcohol/ soft drinks “won’t now be subject to 23% IVA” With every political party wanting to show how much better life could be if they were voted
Government accused of bending truth over police salaries
Unions dismiss figures put forward by Ministry of Internal Administration With protests by police forces sweeping the country – and supported by their top brass – the government sought on
Police place eight coffins outside parliament, one for every year of Socialist government
With elections less than two months away, and no political party ‘leaping to the fore’ with what look like credible answers, protesting police have elaborated on the way they display
Parliament urges government to recognise Palestine
Recommendation follows South Africa’s bid to see Israel prosecuted for genocide Portugal’s parliament has approved by a large majority a recommendation to the country’s government to recognise the State of
Outgoing government unveils second strategy to eliminate energy poverty in Portugal by 2050
Portugal is one of worst countries in Europe for people living in energy poverty Portugal plans to end energy poverty by 2050 (again!). This is the main objective of the
Minister of Agriculture honoured in France
Minister of Agriculture, Maria do Céu Antunes, has not had an easy ride with farmers nationally, but she has been honoured with the rank of Commander of the Order of