Portugal moves on citizens caught out by Middle East conflict
Minister guarantees nationals have managed to escape Iran Portugal has already removed Portuguese nationals from Iran and a repatriation operation is underway in Israel, to respond to 130 repatriation requests
“Nerves of steel”: Former PM reveals Europe’s armour for dealing with President Trump
António Costa talks with former PM and European Commissioner Durão Barroso Former Socialist prime minister and now president of the European Council, António Costa, has said today that the European
Summer police campaign begins today
“Police always present – Operation safe summer” runs for three months Portugal’s PSP police force begins its Operation Safe Summer campaign today, lasting until September 15 (ie taking in the
Tejo’s ‘jinxed’ electric ferry fleet down to one
… while commuters switch to reliable alternatives The unmitigated fiasco of Transtejo Soflusa’s ‘electric ferry fleet’ is back in the news as mayor of Seixal, Paulo Silva, reveals that only
Watford’s Portuguese community raises over £2,700 at Portugal Day celebration
The Portuguese community in Watford came together to celebrate their heritage and support their local community A lively Portugal Day celebration in Watford, UK raised more than £2,700 (around €3,168)
“Being able to hide a body doesn’t mean killers walk free”
Lawyer warns man on trial for murder: “There are no perfect crimes” The final allegations of the murder trial of Fernando Valente – the man accused of killing a former
Portugal announces new marine protected area around Gorringe Ridge
New zone boosts conservation efforts as country nears 30% ocean protection target Portugal is taking a major step forward in marine conservation with the announcement of a new marine protected
Mainland Portugal set for sweltering temperatures from Sunday
Sahara dust to accompany “mass of hot air from North Africa” Mainland Portugal will see a significant rise in temperatures from Sunday, with highs between 33–40ºC – the highest temperatures
Portugal’s Patrícia Sampaio eyes world judoka crown
Sampaio is the reigning female European champion in the -78 category Fresh off her European title win, Portuguese judoka Patrícia Sampaio is setting her sights even higher: the World Championships in
Portugal dodges doomsday global warming forecast
New study points to northern Europe getting ‘significantly colder’ The only ‘good news’ is that Portugal doesn’t appear to be among countries identified in a study, released today, on changes