ICNF worker dies following sting by Asian hornet
66-year-old was clearing forest land in Mondim de Basto A worker from the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF) died today in Mondim de Basto after being stung by
All eyes on BES trial as Salgado’s cousin claims: “He tried to bribe me”
Ricardo Salgado may not be physically in courtroom, but his name is never out of it With the ‘budget drama’ essentially sorted (PS abstention assures approval of the minority government’s
PM welcomes Socialists’ intention to abstain in crucial state budget vote
Luís Montenegro welcomes the PS “sense of responsibility” Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has “democratically” welcomed the announcement by the leader of the Socialist Party (PS) that he is proposing
New riverside bike path inaugurated in Lisbon
Lisbon inaugurated a new eastern riverside bike path today, linking Parque Tejo-Trancão to Terreiro do Paço, covering 12 kilometers. The project is part of the city’s goal to create a
Taxes responsible for half of fuel price in August
Taxes accounted for 52.2% of the total retail price of petrol and 46.6% of the diesel bill in Portugal in August, when the government updated the carbon tax. According to
Golf generates €4.2 billion for Portugal’s economy
Algarve accounts for 60% of golf activity in Portugal A study on golf has concluded that the sport continues to be a significant contributor to Portugal’s economy, generating €4.2 billion
Are Harry and Meghan buying a house in Portugal?
British tabloid The Daily Mail has reported the pair are purchasing a house in the Comporta region. According to the Daily Mail, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are
Minister promises aid to replace destroyed apple trees
Portugal’s minister of agriculture, José Manuel Fernandes, said on Thursday that apple producers affected by the bad weather about a week ago would receive support to replace the destroyed trees.
Municipalities push to cut red tape for faster land clearing to prevent wildfires
Local councils want to be allowed to clear private land with less bureaucracy involved Portuguese municipal councils are calling for quicker and less bureaucratic procedures to take temporary control of
Sovereign Portuguese Art Prize reveals 2024 finalists shortlist
Celebrating Portuguese contemporary artists and supporting children’s charities, the SAF Association will display the finalists’ creations in Lisbon between November 27 and December 14. The Sovereign Art Foundation’s Portuguese branch,