One of the Algarve’s most visited monuments has been closed for over a year
One of the Algarve’s most visited monuments, the Ponta da Bandeira Fort, has been closed for over a year. The local authority wants to restore it so that it can…
Brazilian migrants denounce increase in discrimination and violence in Portugal
Organizations representing Brazilian emigrants living in Portugal will question President Lula da Silva’s government about the “growing number of cases of discrimination and violence” against the Brazilian community, according to…
With 28 new routes, Sá Carneiro is the only national airport in the European top 20
In 2023, 1,429 new air routes were created to and from Europe. And Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is in the top 20 of European infrastructures: of the 63 new connections…
Vacation plans? More direct flights from Canada to Portugal
The Canadian airline Air Transat has announced that it intends to strengthen connections between the two countries. If you’ve always dreamed of spending a vacation in Canada, take advantage of…
Counterfeit notes in Portugal. Nearly 17,000 seized in 2023
During 2023, 16,723 counterfeit banknotes were seized in Portugal, an increase on the previous year. This figure represents 3.68% of the total seized in the Eurosystem, i.e. the amount of…
Fires: More than 2,200 villages joined the “Safe Village”
In six years, around 2,200 villages have joined the “Safe Village” program, which aims to guarantee greater protection in the event of a fire, but less than half have fire…
Differences in roundabouts between Portugal and Spain
Especially in the border areas with Spain, Portuguese motorists who drive frequently in Spanish cities and on Spanish roads face the same difficulties as our neighbors who travel to Portugal.…
Algarve residents willing to make the water-saving effort
Algarvians are prepared to cut their water consumption by 15%, a measure decided by the government to combat the extreme drought and allow the precious liquid to flow through the…
Nurses want to be able to prescribe medicines
In many countries, such as Spain, Sweden, the UK, Denmark, Ireland and the USA, nurses are allowed to prescribe medicines in certain areas, but this is not yet possible in…
Pursuit ends with 7 GNR officers injured and three arrests
A GNR pursuit of a stolen car between Alpendurada, in Marco de Canaveses, and Termas de São Vicente, in Penafiel, injured seven officers this afternoon, a source from that military…