83-year-old man rescued from cruise ship off Algarve coast
The Portuguese Navy coordinated the rescue of an 83-year-old man who suffered a serious head injury while on a cruise ship that was travelling around 130 kilometres south of the
Pick ‘n mix government programme takes ideas from all parties
More than half AD programme comes from PS Socialists’ electoral pledges In what has been seen as an example of the “dialogue” Portugal’s new government means to have with all
Pioneering green hydrogen project to go ahead in Alentejo
Green hydrogen project seen as opportunity to “boost Alentejo’s economy” A pioneering green hydrogen project is to be born in Portugal’s Alentejo region. The initiative is led by universities, energy
“Unique venture” Prohibition Bar opens in Óbidos
The idea is to bring the Portuguese and expat community together through live music events North of Lisbon, a group of hard-working folks were putting the finishing touches to a
Tender finally launched for Bragança-Portimão air link
Bragança-Portimão air link is operating with a reduced timetable Portugal’s government has launched the international public tender for the concession of the air link between Bragança, Vila Real, Viseu, Cascais
English-speaking ‘Guias de Portugal’ company in Estoril
The first companies of Portuguese Girl Guides were set up by former British Girl Guides There is an exciting new opportunity for girls and young women in Estoril as an
Temperatures start rising today, reaching highs of 30ºC this weekend
According to the IPMA, Temperatures will be significantly higher than usual for this time of year, with maximums ranging between 25 and 27ºC, possibly reaching 30ºC inland. Speaking to the
Nurses’ unions announce five days of regional strikes
Strikes will take place at the end of April and start of May Several nurses’ unions in Portugal have called five days of rolling regional strikes for the end of
Investigation continues into alleged cover-up of abuse by top bishop
José Ornelas is suspected of covering up a case of sexual abuse An investigation into allegations that one of the country’s most senior bishops covered up sexual abuse in the
Portugal and Spain to discuss recognition of Palestinian state
Montenegro and Sánchez will meet on Monday The Prime Ministers of Portugal, Luís Montenegro, and Spain, Pedro Sánchez are due to meet next week to discuss the situation in Gaza