Early deaths are avoidable
As many as 36 per cent of premature deaths registered in Portugal are avoidable, according to a study undertaken at the Geographical Studies Unit of the University of Coimbra by
Poll supports abortion reform
Most Portuguese support a new referendum on abortion and more than half are in favour of its decriminalisation, according to a poll revealed by Portuguese daily newspaper, Diário de Notícias.
Restrictions for hunters
Recent changes in hunting laws have sought to curtail the rights of hunters. The change in legislation results from a new decree law 2002/2004 that was passed on August 18
Unions and managers attack ‘bridging’ holidays
Portuguese public sector workers enjoyed a four-day holiday recently. The government allowed state sector workers to take last Monday off, followed by the traditional national holiday (Republic Day) on Tuesday.
Going for gold!
Some 57 Bronze and Silver medals were presented recently by Cascais Câmara President, António d’Orey Capucho, and D. Duarte, Duke of Bragança, to those who had competed in the two
Enjoying our last days
AMARA, established last year, is a well-recognised company which promotes and develops the spirit and practise of palliative care in Portugal. Dra. Isabel Neto and her nurses are part of
Government gets tough on drivers
Pay first, complain later, is the attitude taken in the new Highway Code proposed by the government. After more than a year of discussion, amendments to the current Code have
Obesity on the increase
Cardiovascular diseases cause more than 31,000 deaths every year in Portugal. In addition, a World Health Organisation (WHO) report claims that 8.6 per cent of all Portuguese adults have diabetes.
PM calls for war on poverty and despair
Addressing the UN General Assembly for the first time as Portugal’s Prime Minister, Pedro Santana Lopes has saluted the organisation’s role in the fight against global terror, but he also
New bus station
Lisbon’s bus station, located for six years in Arco do Cego, has moved to Sete Rios. The new terminal is expected to serve more than 6,000 passengers and 200 buses