Parliament embarks on âvoting marathonâ ahead of dissolution next Wednesday
MPs attempt to close several pieces of legislation before they lapse Portugal’s parliament has held a marathon voting session today in an attempt to close several âdossiersâ before dissolution, scheduled
Portugal backs off buying US F-35s “because of Trump”
Decision dubbed âone of first examples of US president killing potential lucrative arms dealâ An interview with Portugalâs defence minister Nuno Melo suggesting Portugal is rethinking a âŹ5.5 billion purchase
President announces snap election for May 18
Marcelo addresses nation, expressing hopes for constructive election debate President Marcelo addressed the nation this evening, setting the date for snap elections as Sunday May 18. In a speech which
Gigantic Alqueva dam âhalf a metreâ from full storage level
Alentejo dam is one of Europeâs largest After recent weeks of rain, the Alqueva dam, in the Alentejo, is half a metre from its full storage level, level 152. Like
CHEGA in race to conclude inquiry before parliament is dissolvedÂ
Inquiry centres on whether or not âstrings were pulledâ at highest level, resulting in health service abuse The commission of inquiry – which the public arguably has lost interest in
Young woman doused in alcohol and set alight in SetĂșbal
Victim being treated in hospital A young woman, described as âaround 20 years oldâ, was doused in alcohol and burnt in an abandoned property in SetĂșbal last night. The victim
Leading real estate fair in France with strong Portuguese presence
Portugalâs strong presence at the event reinforces the growing interest in the national real estate market MIPIM 2025, the largest annual property sector fair in France, opened on Tuesday with
Break-up of âcombined parishesâ gets presidential rubber stamp
Restoration of former parish councils to come after municipal elections this autumn The contentious issue of restoring parish councils merged in a cost-cutting measure imposed during Portugalâs âbailout yearsâ has
Council of State convenes at 3pm to decide next step in Portugalâs political crisis
New ârevelationsâ on PMâs business dealings come by the day With the prime minister painted as the architect of Portugalâs political crisis – but adamant that he will continue leading
Political instability could disrupt Portugalâs âstable economyâ – bankers
“What happened (governmentâs fall) is exactly what we didn’t need” Chairmen of the main banks in Portugal expressed their âdiscontentâ at the political crisis in the country saying âinstabilityâ could disrupt “our