Weekend lockdowns: experts âdoubt they will change anythingâ
As Lisbon prepares for its first weekend âlockdownâ 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: Portugalâs deconfinement at risk
Todayâs Council of Ministers has had to bite the bullet and face Portugalâs worsening virus-situation. Greater Lisbon is back in weekend lockdown. From 3pm tomorrow, there will be no authorised
Anti-lockdown magistrate suspended by Portugalâs regulatory body
Anti-lockdown magistrate Rui Fonseca e Castro has been suspended by his professionâs regulatory body, the Superior Council of Magistrature. A judge at the Tribunal de Odemira, Fonseca e Castro has
Police âout in forceâ as foreign tourists, emigrĂ©s and âislandersâ excluded from Portugalâs 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 âexceptionsâ to the rules. Explains
Oeiras allows surfing again amid lockdown
The beaches in Oeiras, near Portugalâs 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 PortimĂŁo Town Hall
Dozens of people gathered this afternoon in front of PortimĂŁo town hall to carry out a silent protest against Portugalâs confinement, which they say is âdestroying livesâ. Wearing masks and
Vinho Verde Web Experience launches wine tasting sessions – at home
Portugalâs vinho verde (âgreen wineâ) 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 (â#onthestreetforthefutureofculture). âWe 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
Portugalâs looming lockdown âcould strip economy of âŹ15 billionâ before April
Portugalâs 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