Wild boars out of control in Arrábida
The “uncontrolled” proliferation of wild boars in Serra da Arrábida, Setúbal, is worrying local communities who warn that the animals are “destroying protected flora, agricultural fields and gardens” and turning
Mario Draghi says Portugal is “reaping benefits” of austerity
Central European Bank president Mario Draghi has considered Portugal to be a success story of the European Union’s financial policies. “Portugal has reached the stage where it is fully reaping
DECO warns that “perfectly good food” is thrown away
A study by consumer watchdog DECO has found that half of those queried throw away food products that have passed their expiry date but are still edible. Considering this practice
GNR association demands more officers for Algarve
More GNR police officers are needed for the Algarve, says António Barreira from the GNR police officers’ association (APG/GNR). The warning came after two GNR officers were assaulted by four
Livestock farmers demand measures against wolf attacks
Demanding measures to “minimise” the effects of wolf attacks on their animals, a group of livestock farmers from Terras de Bouro were scheduled to stage a protest in Braga on
GNR fines over 50 travelling motorhomers in Silves and Armação de Pêra
GNR police are once again on the lookout for “illegal” motorhomers in the pretty riverside town of Silves. According to Correio da Manhã newpaper, over 50 four-wheeled travellers were fined
Appeal court judges praise Operation Marquês, affirming Sócrates “still a flight risk”
He may have been variously slammed by opponents as a “tabloid judge”, an “embarrassment” and someone with “no sense of justice” but appeal court judges ruling on the bid by
Is the Madeleine case going to be shelved?
The chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, John Tully, is concerned about the Operation Grange investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann but, contrary to press reports, he has not
Foxy the mongrel saves missing 73-year-old
Foxy, a little mongrel, has become something of a local hero in Ponte de Lima after leading her owners to a 73-year-old man who had been missing for six days.
Disgraced ex-SEF director ‘freed’ as Golden Visa corruption investigation continues
The former head of SEF (border control agency) Manuel Jarmela Palos has every reason to smile this week. He is the only key player in the Golden Visa corruption investigation