A defamation case involving Chega party deputy Pedro Frazão is set to begin today in Lisbon, placing renewed focus on political discourse and the use of social media in Portugal’s increasingly polarised political environment. The case centres on posts published online Frazão that allegedly targeted José Manuel Pureza, a senior figure within the Bloco de […]
Two Portuguese citizens currently in Iran have asked the Portuguese government for assistance to leave the country as violence continues to affect several areas, according to Portugal’s foreign minister. The request has prompted closer monitoring of the situation Lisbon, although officials stress that the Portuguese community in Iran is very small. Speaking to reporters, Paulo […]
Portugal has recorded excess mortality since the first week of December, according to new data released national health authorities, raising concerns about seasonal health pressures and vulnerabilities among at risk populations. The figures were disclosed the Directorate-General of Health and the National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, which jointly monitor mortality trends across the […]
Nearly one in three babies born in Portugal now has a foreign born mother, highlighting the growing role of immigration in shaping the country’s demographic future. New official figures show that 30 percent of all newborns were born to women of foreign nationality, underlining how migration is increasingly offsetting long standing population decline. In total, […]
A new law prohibiting train drivers in Portugal from operating trains under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or psychotropic substances will come into force in one month, marking a significant tightening of railway safety rules and penalties. The legislation establishes a clear zero tolerance framework for train drivers and other safety critical railway staff. It […]
Portugal’s immigration authority has asked certain foreign residents to repeat their residency renewal requests, affecting immigrants who hold student residence permits and are currently employed. The move has generated confusion and concern among international students who believed their renewal process was already under way. The request was issued AIMA, which took over responsibilities previously handled […]
Portugal has surpassed its seasonal flu vaccination target, with more than 2.5 million people now immunised nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the country’s public health campaign. The latest figures show that an additional 13,903 doses were administered in the past week alone, reinforcing steady momentum as winter conditions place added pressure on health services. […]
Portugal’s rich culinary heritage is facing growing pressure as restaurants serving traditional Portuguese food continue to close at an increasing pace across the country, raising concerns about the long term survival of local gastronomy and small family run eateries. According to reporting Executive Digest, the number of closures involving restaurants focused on traditional cuisine has […]
Portugal’s parliament has approved a resolution supporting the progressive increase of workers’ income, signalling renewed political momentum behind wage growth and social dialogue as the country balances economic stability with rising cost of living pressures. The decision was taken the Assembly of the Republic, which endorsed a draft resolution proposed the Social Democratic Party (PSD). […]
Sicasal, a meat processing company based in the municipality of Mafra, has been formally declared insolvent a Portuguese court, marking another setback for the country’s food manufacturing sector amid rising financial pressure and tighter credit conditions. The insolvency was declared at the request of Banco Comercial Português, according to a notice published the Lisbon West […]
