Clear of BSE
The European Commission has confirmed that two sheep – one from Portugal, the other from Salamanca – that were thought to be infected with BSE, or ‘mad cow disease’, are
Portugal safe for children
According to a study recently conducted by a North American organisation, Popular Connection, Portugal is currently in the top ten countries for children to live in. This is excellent news
Radar for Islands
Defence Minister Paulo Portas (left) has revealed that he is set to save 18 million euros on the installation of a radar system in Madeira. The money saved will be
Justice will be done
Fresh doubts are being cast on the political impartiality of judges handling the Casa Pia paedophilia case. In the most recent development in the controversial law suit, investigating magistrates are
Lawyer accuses PJ
The ongoing corruption trial involving officers from Albufeira’s Brigada de Trânsito division has been marked by heated courtroom exchanges, after a defence lawyer accused the Judicial Police of trying to
In Portugal
SOG heads to Iraq This week is the official departure date for Portugal’s elite Special Operations Group, which has been despatched to protect the country’s diplomatic delegation in Baghdad. However,
Roads remain dangerous
According to statistics recently revealed by the DGV – Government Vehicle Agency – there were fewer road accidents registered in 2003, compared to 2002. Last year there were 134 serious
United Nations investigates paedophilia
The United Nations has agreed to investigate a number of the recent paedophilia cases reported in Portugal after receiving documents from the Innocence in Danger association. According to the co-ordinator
Walk-in clinics planned
Domestic violence has now become such a pressing issue for the Portuguese government that the police may be granted permission to tap telephones in a bid to gather evidence against
State of the nation
President Jorge Sampaio used his traditional New Year’s address to make a plea for greater respect for foreign citizens who live and work in Portugal. Sampaio said this was a