Porto’s S. João hospital prepares 138 beds for Ukrainian injured
Porto’s São João Hospital is preparing 138 beds for various specialities, including pediatrics, to receive Ukrainian patients, if necessary, A&E director Nelson Pereira has told Lusa today. Health professionals will
Ministers outline Portugal’s ‘fast-track’ asylum plan for incoming Ukrainian refugees
Today’s Council of Ministers ended with a press conference outlining Portugal’s fast track asylum plan for incoming Ukrainian refugees. In a sense the news was confirmation of soundbites that have
Azores ‘worried about possible increase in costs of raw materials due to war in Ukraine’
With the Azores regional government today described as “worried with the possible increase in costs of raw materials in the agricultural sector due to the war between Russia and the
Lisbon City Council announces series of measures to help Ukrainian community
Lisbon City Council, headed by mayor Carlos Moedas, has announced a series of measures to support the Ukrainian community, whether current residents of the capital, or incoming refugees. “With the
Thousands chant in demos throughout Portugal “Save Ukraine!”
With the European Union advancing with unprecedented sanctions against Russia, thousands of people in Portugal – nationals, residents and many ‘in between’ – took to the streets of cities from
Oliveira do Hospital “available to receive Ukrainian refugees”
Bit by bit Portugal’s solidarity is coming to the fore: beyond the willingness of the government to fast-track visas and employment opportunities, municipalities are taking the decision to step forwards
Ukraine: human chain for peace forms in Lisbon
A human chain for peace in Ukraine began forming this evening in Lisbon between Restelo and Belém Palace (the official residence of the president). The purpose has been described as