Portugal’s authorities have raised fresh concerns about the online radicalisation of children and young people, confirming that real cases have already been identified within the country. The warning was issued during the launch of a new national awareness campaign aimed at tackling the spread of extremist content and hate narratives on digital platforms. The alert […]
José Apolinário has been re-elected as president of the Algarve’s Regional Coordination and Development Commission, known as CCDR Algarve, securing a new term at the helm of the region’s main development body. The result confirms strong institutional and political support for his leadership, with backing from both the Socialist Party and the Social Democratic Party. […]
A 32-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday after police caught him inside a store in Portimão during an attempted burglary, according to Portugal’s public security police. Officers arrived while the suspect was still inside the premises, bringing the break-in to an abrupt end. The incident took place shortly after midnight, when […]
Nigerian authorities say a large-scale security operation targeting criminal kidnapping gangs has killed around 200 suspected bandits, marking one of the deadliest crackdowns on organised crime in recent years. The offensive, which began on Saturday, involved multiple security agencies and was aimed at dismantling networks responsible for widespread abductions and violence across the country. A […]
Turkey’s defence shipbuilder STM has officially begun construction of two new logistics support vessels for the Portuguese Navy, marking a significant milestone in naval cooperation between Turkey and Portugal. The steel cutting ceremony for the Auxiliary Oiler Replenishers and Logistics Ships, known as the AOR+ programme, was held in Istanbul, formally launching the build phase […]
Portuguese police have seized more than 19,000 weapons over the past six years during targeted crime prevention operations, highlighting sustained efforts to curb illegal possession and improve public safety across the country. The figures were released the Public Security Police, which said pistols accounted for the largest share of weapons taken out of circulation. According […]
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 […]
Portugal has approved a €11.6 million investment to modernise cancer treatment and diagnosis at the Portuguese Oncology Institute of Coimbra, reinforcing the country’s commitment to strengthening public healthcare through advanced medical technology. The funding will support the acquisition of heavy medical equipment and a state of the art robotic surgical system, significantly expanding the institute’s […]
Portugal has emerged as the worst performing country in Europe for flight punctuality, with new figures showing that delays and cancellations affected more than a third of all air travellers using Portuguese airports in 2025. The findings have raised concerns among passengers, tourism operators and aviation experts about the growing strain on the country’s air […]
