The statute of limitations for traffic fines in Portugal
It is commonly understood that traffic fines are time-barred within 2 years, which is not entirely correct. Article 188 of the Highway Code states the following: Article 188 – Limitation…
Algarve drought: Government to cut water for agriculture by up to 50% and urban consumption by 15%
According to the Minister for the Environment and Climate Action, Duarte Cordeiro, these are the measures needed at the moment to ensure that we reach the end of 2024 with…
Bacalhau à moda de Braga (simple recipe to make it perfect and delicious)
Cod fish Braga style the easy but tasty way… With this recipe you’ll make a delicious bacalhau à braga, perfect and with an incredible flavor. Ingredients: Preparation:
Alentejo-style fish stew: a traditional recipe full of flavor
Perfect for a Sunday lunch with the family, Alentejo-style fish stew is delicious and never disappoints. Learn how to make it with this traditional recipe. When we think about revamping…
Olive oil fraud is on the rise
How do you spot counterfeit olive oil? The shortage of olive oil and soaring prices have created an ideal breeding ground for fraud. According to Europol, the sale of fake…
Maritime Authority rescues 13 people off Moita beach
The people were on board a boat that was in difficulty after being caught out by the tide and adverse weather conditions while clam fishing. Thirteen people were rescued this…
More than a third of Portuguese have moved house in the last five years
The most common reasons given for this change are economic or changes in the household. In the last five years, 36% of Portuguese people have moved house, with 7% having…
Immigrants in the majority among the homeless on the streets of Lisbon
Estimated growth of homeless immigrants in Lisbon is 25%. They arrive from Brazil, India, Nepal, Morocco, Gambia, Senegal, Angola and other countries and some have left behind a job in…
Tour of the English returns to Lisbon
More than 300 vehicles are expected to take part in Europe’s largest British classic car tour. Shall we take a look at the itinerary? The 20th edition of the Tour…