Portugal is among the least prosperous countries in Europe
Portugal is among the least prosperous countries in Europe and it only just manages to outperform the East. In the 2023 ranking Portugal is in the second half of the…
Dozens of Portuguese women recruited by criminal network
Dozens of Portuguese women were recruited by an international criminal network that organized at least 130 sham marriages in Cyprus. The so-called “white marriages” allowed the bride and groom, of…
European Court forces Portugal to pay 18,000€ in case of violation of freedom of expression
According to the decision released today, the ECHR ruled that the Portuguese courts violated Victor Veiga Cardoso’s freedom of expression by punishing a comment made by the Portuguese citizen about…
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…
Car production in Portugal falls by 1.3% in 2023
The Automobile Trade Association of Portugal (ACAP) revealed that car production in Portugal registered a drop of 1,3% in 2023 compared to 2022, with 318 231 vehicles produced. Despite the…
Alcohol consumption in Europe – Find out how Portugal is ranking
Alcohol consumption in Europe decreased by half a liter per person between 2010 and 2020: however, according to ‘Euronews’, there are countries where the average increased in the period under…