Minister working hard on ‘confiscating assets’ in cases of corruption
Portugal’s justice minister, Rita Alarcão Júdice, is working hard on completing the legislative process that aims to deepen the mechanism for confiscating assets in cases of corruption, and other serious
Tourism pushes Algarve’s recycling system to the limit
The Algarve is recycling more than ever, smashing national targets, but the region’s success hides a problem: the strain posed by tourism. According to the Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV), a
Teen addiction falls, though Algarve leads way in cannabis
A nationwide survey of 18-year-olds, carried out by the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (ICAD) as part of the National Defence Day programme in 2024, shows a clear trend:
Marcelo’s trip to Bürgerfest gets hilariously lost in translation
Portuguese politics rarely delivers any kind of laugh. But today, a lot of people are laughing because of some hilariously misguided comments over social media made by CHEGA leader André
Macieira marks 140 years with new bottle
Macieira, Portugal’s iconic brandy, has kicked off celebrations for its 140th anniversary with a new look. The brand’s flagship Macieira Royal Spirit has just arrived on shelves in a brand-new
Former PM António Costa’s ex-chief of staff clinches plum job at Superior Institute of Management
Vítor Escária, the former chief of staff of António Costa – and still an arguido in a case investigating suspicions of corruption that led to the fall of the last
Portugal beat Hungary 3-2 in crucial World Cup qualifier
Portugal celebrated a hard-earned 3-2 victory over Hungary last night in Budapest, with João Cancelo scoring the late winner to give Roberto Martínez’s men the three points. In what was
Portuguese coach Nuno Espírito Santo sacked by Nottingham Forest
English Premier League club Nottingham Forest has sacked Portuguese head coach Nuno Espírito Santo just three games into the 2025-26 season, ending his 21-month spell at the helm of the
Four in 10 Portuguese adults struggle to read beyond simple texts
Four in 10 Portuguese adults aged 25 to 64 can only understand short, simple texts, according to a worrying report released this Tuesday, which places Portugal near the bottom of
Portugal’s EV charging network sees record growth
More vehicles were recharged at electric charging points in August than at any other period since the introduction of electric vehicles in Portugal. The National Charging Network (Rede Mobi.E) achieved unprecedented