Ovar auto plant to lay off 364 workers
Japanese Yazaki Saltano plant cites “current critical situation in European car industry” The Yazaki Saltano auto plant, in Ovar (Aveiro district) has announced it will be laying off 364 workers.
Parliament embarks on ‘voting marathon’ 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 ‘dossiers’ before dissolution, scheduled
Portugal backs off buying US F-35s “because of Trump”
Decision dubbed “one of first examples of US president killing potential lucrative arms deal’ An interview with Portugal’s defence minister Nuno Melo suggesting Portugal is rethinking a €5.5 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 “half a metre” from full storage level
Alentejo dam is one of Europe’s largest After recent weeks of rain, the Alqueva dam, in the Alentejo, is half a metre from its full storage level, level 152. Like
Polls’ top pick for Portugal’s next president registers ‘brand’
‘Movimento Gouveia e Melo Presidente’ registered for various products Another strong indication that former Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Navy, Henrique Gouveia e Melo, will be announcing his candidacy
CHEGA in race to conclude inquiry before parliament is dissolved
Inquiry centres on whether or not “strings were pulled” 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 Setúbal
Victim being treated in hospital A young woman, described as “around 20 years old”, was doused in alcohol and burnt in an abandoned property in Setúbal last night. The victim
Leading real estate fair in France with strong Portuguese presence
Portugal’s 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 ‘combined parishes’ 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 Portugal’s ‘bailout years’ has