Wife burning
A woman is reported to be fighting for her life in Porto’s Prelada Hospital after being set alight by her husband outside the family home in Braga on Monday morning.
“Potentially dangerous” heavy metals threatening urban farmlands in the Porto area
“Potentially dangerous” heavy metals are threatening urban farmlands in the Porto area. A study released this week by the University of Aveiro shows that levels in a number of areas
Porto opens Discoveries theme park
‘World of Discoveries’ – a brand new theme park and museum based on the history of the Portuguese Discoveries – has just opened in Miragaia, Porto. Boss Mário Ferreira told
ASAE hones in on illegal gambling
Despite the government dragging its feet on a new gambling law, ASAE – the food and economic safety authority – is keeping illegal gamblers on their toes, seeking out non-authorised
Porto considered Best European Destination for 2014
Porto has been voted the top place to stay in Europe this year by “Best European Destinations” online portal. The city received 14.8% of the votes for 20 cities across
Porto tube stabbing
Metro commuters in Porto lived moments of horror when a passenger stabbed his male lover in front of them, leaving the victim with a “face covered in blood”. “We all
Europa League
While Porto and Benfica look likely candidates to drop out of the Champions League and continue in Europe’s secondary club competition, Portuguese Europa League contenders Estoril, Guimarães and Paços de
Matosinhos fire due to safety lapses
It has been confirmed that the recent huge fire and resulting explosions that occurred during the replacement of pipelines at the Matosinhos refinery stemmed from inadequate safety procedures. A report
Oil plant burns in mystery fire
Beaches near Matosinhos, about 20 kilometres north of Porto, were evacuated as a fire at an offshore oil terminal in northern Portugal raged for hours before being contained by firefighters.
Jackpot in Porto
The two highest ever Totoloto Jackpot prizes have been won by a consortium of 17 caretakers and nurses from the Transplant Unit at the Oncology Institute in Porto and an