Weekend lockdowns: experts ‘doubt they will change anything’
As Lisbon prepares for its first weekend ‘lockdown’ in the latest strategy to halt the spread of the Delta (Indian) variant, experts and epidemiologists have warned the plan is unlikely
Lisbon faces new lockdown: Portugal’s deconfinement at risk
Today’s Council of Ministers has had to bite the bullet and face Portugal’s worsening virus-situation. Greater Lisbon is back in weekend lockdown. From 3pm tomorrow, there will be no authorised
Anti-lockdown magistrate suspended by Portugal’s regulatory body
Anti-lockdown magistrate Rui Fonseca e Castro has been suspended by his profession’s regulatory body, the Superior Council of Magistrature. A judge at the Tribunal de Odemira, Fonseca e Castro has
Police ‘out in force’ as foreign tourists, emigrés and ‘islanders’ excluded from Portugal’s Easter lockdown
Police will be out in force to ensure national citizens comply with the reinforced restrictions on mobility over Easter – but there are various important ‘exceptions’ to the rules. Explains
Oeiras allows surfing again amid lockdown
The beaches in Oeiras, near Portugal’s capital Lisbon, are still cordoned off due to the ongoing pandemic, but surfing has been authorised on four beaches in the municipality, local media
Dozens protest against lockdown measures in front of Portimão Town Hall
Dozens of people gathered this afternoon in front of Portimão town hall to carry out a silent protest against Portugal’s confinement, which they say is “destroying lives”. Wearing masks and
Vinho Verde Web Experience launches wine tasting sessions – at home
Portugal’s vinho verde (‘green wine’) region is launching a new Vinho Verde Web Experience on February 13 and 14. All wine tasters have to do is sign up, receive the
Culture workers protest online, call for more support amid pandemic
Culture workers protested online on Saturday to urge the government for more financial support amid the pandemic, using the hashtag #naruapelofuturodacultura (‘#onthestreetforthefutureofculture). “We are taking the protest online, taking into
Portugal cracks down: proof of address needed for all trips outside the home
Portuguese authorities are cracking down even harder on restrictions in place due to the national lockdown. From now on anyone leaving their homes for a trip to the supermarket, to
Portugal’s looming lockdown “could strip economy of €15 billion” before April
Portugal’s looming national lockdown – due to come into force at midnight on Wednesday (or as the government explains it 0.00 hours of Thursday morning) – could cost the economy