PS accuses government of ‘making propaganda’ to create “false idea” it is governing
Executive’s measures will lead country to excessive deficit, rails new MEP For all the cosy words today in Switzerland (suggesting the government is focused on a long mandate), the simmering
Still no white smoke on pay increase deal with police unions
Police unions and government fail to reach agreement Portugal’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) and the PSP unions and GNR associations failed to reach an agreement over increases to their
Government to tackle Lisbon and Faro’s chaotic airport queues
Long queues usually form at passport control, leaving passengers waiting for hours Portugal’s government is to implement “urgent measures” to tackle the long and chaotic queues at border stations at
“Doors open but not wide open” – Portugal presents new immigration plan
Plan eliminates special rules that acted as fast-track for immigrants Portugal presented a new immigration plan on Monday which puts an end to the country’s ‘manifestation of interest’ regime, which
Government presents emergency health plan
Plan includes several measures to tackle “the most urgent problems” In a bid to address the chronic insufficiencies of Portugal’s national health service (SNS), the Portuguese government has presented an
Algarve water relief – government announces easing of restrictions
Farmers celebrate easing of restrictions but call for clarification The Portuguese government announced last week an easing of water restrictions in the Algarve and an additional €103 million investment in
Portugal “must maintain balanced budget” in negotiations with police
Government “wants to give police better conditions but budget must be consistent with reality,” minister says Portugal’s interior minister, Margarida Blasco, reiterated on Monday how important it is for to
Slash in income tax for under-35s to be approved today
But IRS Jovem ‘dependent’ on government’s survival into 2025 IRS Jovem – the ambitious plan to slash income tax for the under-35s, and so encourage younger citizens to remain in
Government acts on failing immigration agency AIMA
Meets with political parties to discuss ‘review of institutional model’ Portugal’s minority AD government is to review the institutional model for the entry into this country of foreign immigrants. This
Government eases Algarve water restrictions
“Situation is still delicate,” warns PM The Portuguese government is easing the restrictions imposed on water consumption in the agricultural and urban – including tourism – sectors in the Algarve.