Climáximo on trial: “we know what we are doing is right; will go on doing it”
Trial begins of 11 activists who blocked main artery in Lisbon They entered the court shortly after 9am on Monday with carnations on their chests, “symbols of freedom, revolution and
Portugal holds out for visa exemption from China
Portugal’s economy minister told Lusa today that the country is hoping to be included in the group benefiting from a visa exemption to enter China. “Portugal has signalled this matter,
Port of Lisbon sees more than 700,000 cruise ship passengers in 2023
The port of Lisbon recorded its best year for cruises in 2023, surpassing the 700,000 passenger barrier (758,328) – a growth of 54% compared to 2022, surpassing its 2018 record,
Defence minister promises commission to commemorate November 25, 1975
With this year focused on commemorating 50 years since the Carnation Revolution of April 25, 1974, next year should celebrate November 25, 1975 – the failed military coup by far-left
Portugal’s budget surplus 4th largest in euro area
The eurozone’s public deficit fell in 2023 to 3.6% of GDP and debt slowed to 88.6% compared to the previous year, with Portugal showing the fourth largest surplus (1.2%), Eurostat
New ‘golden handshake’ controversy deepens
Portugal’s Secretary of State for Mobility under fire from all sides The unforgiving sights of press focus on incoming members of government appear to have settled on the new Secretary
BCP Millennium drags feet in indemnifying clients swindled by own employee
Raquel Godinho swindled clients to tune of €3 million The shocking story of a bank employee who swindled clients out of €3 million, before driving herself (and members of her
AD changes name for European elections
After the confusion during the March 10 legislative elections between AD and ADN (a tiny political party that miraculously gained an enormous number of votes last month), Portugal’s government has
Negotiations begin between government and security forces
“Pledges must be honoured”, warns syndicate boss All eyes today are on the first round of meetings taking place between the government and representatives of Portugal’s security forces, which have
Portuguese marines take part in multinational exercise in Lithuania
Brave Griffin 24/11 includes participation of United States of America The Portuguese Navy has announced in a statement that its marine force is in Lithuania, near the border with Poland,