Portugal’s government accused of ignoring populations in favour of mining companies
Various political parties have begun addressing the groundswell of public opinion in protected areas identified for mining. PSD, Bloco de Esquerda, PAN and PEV – in other words, a complete
Government proposes €705 minimum wage for 2022
The Portuguese government has presented a proposal to increase the minimum wage from €665 to €705 in 2022. As the government explains in the documentation delivered to unions and business
Marcelo announces elections for Sunday January 30: “the most reasonable date”
In a 10-minute address to the nation this evening, president Marcelo set Sunday January 30 for the date the country will be going to polls to elect a new government.
STATE BUDGET REJECTED: New year elections on horizon
After days of political back-biting, manoeuvring and tension, the government’s State Budget for 2022 failed in its first reading in Parliament. What it means in the short-term is that President
Minister says government “is trying to increase support for purchase of electric vehicles”
Minister for the environment and climate action João Pedro Matos Fernandes has said the government is “trying to find” a way of increasing financial support for the acquisition of electric
Northern communities “shocked and indignant” over speed government moves on lithium since elections
The Beira Serra anti-mining movement has reacted “in shock and with indignation” over the form in which the government has moved on its plans to carve great chunks of the
Portuguese government accused of “hiding information from country and parliament”
The context could put most people to sleep, but the bottom line is worrying: the Portuguese government has been accused of acting in an illegal way, hiding information from the
Portugal’s indebted families receive “additional protection”
Families with mortgages on hold (due to the pandemic) and still experiencing financial difficulties are to be given a further 90-days ‘grace’ (once the moratoria on bank loans expires) before
“Put your money where your mouth is”: Tourism confederation appeals to government
CTP, Portugal’s tourism confederation, is imploring the government to put promised funds on the table. Earlier this month the government announced ‘various measures of support’ for businesses most affected by
Unpopular minister Eduardo Cabrita now dubbed “large political abscess”
Hugely unpopular minister for interior administration Eduardo Cabrita found himself dubbed a “large political abscess” on SIC 8pm news programme last night. Regular Sunday night commentator Luís Marques Mendes was