Environmentalists file injunction to stop construction of Pisão dam
A group of environmental associations has filed an injunction to halt construction of the Pisão Dam in the eastern Portuguese municipality of Crato, Portalegre district – and a project that
Over 7,400 complaints filed against local councils in four years
Portuguese municipal councils have been hit with 7,475 citizen complaints in the last four years, according to a new study by consumer platform Portal da Queixa. The study, covering October
Lisbon hailed “happiest place on Earth for travellers”
A new study has named the Portuguese capital of Lisbon as the “World’s Happiest Holiday Destination”. Conducted by BookRetreats (self-described as the world’s number one retreat website) and published in
Housing ‘shake-up’: Government announces measures to galvanise construction sector
Following on from initial moves to try and fix the housing crisis – measures that have failed completely to stem the meteoric rise in prices – the government has advanced
Portugal must strike “balance between tourism and residents’ quality of life”
Tourism may be one of Portugal’s greatest success stories and livelihoods – but it mustn’t come at the expense of the people who actually live here. This was the message
Developers urge government to rethink IMT increase for non-residents
The president of Portugal’s Association of Real Estate Developers and Investors (APPII) has warned that the government’s decision to put up property transfer taxes for non-residents could send out a
Four Portuguese spas make prestigious World Spa Awards list
Four standout spas in Portugal have made the prestigious World Spa Awards list — a global initiative that aims to “celebrate and reward excellence in spa and wellness tourism”. The Laurea Spa at the
Portugal’s Pichardo and Nader in the running for European Athlete of the Year
Portugal’s track and field stars Isaac Nader and Pedro Pichardo have been shortlisted for European Athlete of the Year, the European Athletics Association announced on Thursday. Nader, the world 1,500m
“Fiscal shock” designed to bring 45,000 homes onto “moderate” rental market
Tabloid Correio da Manhã runs with the very positive headline today: “Fiscal shock wants to see 45,000 homes placed on rental market”. But once one reaches the small print, it
Barroso lithium mine ignites municipal elections
The subject of lithium mining that has enraged local communities in the borough of Boticas is a campaign issue in the municipal elections coming up on October 12. With citizens’