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55,000 pedestrians killed or injured over last decade

In the last decade, 55,097 pedestrians were victims of accidents on Portuguese roads, including fatalities, serious and minor...
By TPN/Lusa, In News, Portugal - 22 Sep, 10:00

Thunderstorms cause weather warning

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Portugal - 22 Sep, 09:47

Further easing of restrictions could happen ahead of schedule

In News, COVID-19, Politics - 22 Sep, 09:21

Rio warns of “brutal increase in taxes”

By TPN/Lusa, In Portugal, Politics - 22 Sep, 08:31

Cruise ship pollution highlighted

By TPN/Lusa, In Environment - 22 Sep, 08:00

Castro Marim fire result “very positive”

Castro Marim fire damage cost millions

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Algarve - 21 Sep, 20:00

The first Boarding School of Inspired Education Group in Portugal, at St. Peter’s International School, is now open

By Advertiser, In Education - 21 Sep, 17:07

Spotlight

SandyBlue: Learning and adapting to constantly improve our villa portfolio

At SandyBlue, we have always understood the importance of being adaptable. As discussed in our previous articles, constant...
By Advertiser, In Property - 16 Sep, 16:29

Intermittent fasting – could the secret be in abstinence?

Although it is still a subject of great scientific discussion and interest, intermittent fasting has been practiced for thousands...
By Advertiser, In Health - 16 Sep, 13:57

Three dream homes of many

SkandiaMäklarna Real Estate presents:
By Advertiser, In Property - 17 Sep, 08:30

Understanding the impact of Quantitative Easing on global markets

What is Quantitative Easing (QE)?
By Advertiser, In Finance - 17 Sep, 10:30

A glance of the present, how a Smart Home can simplify your life

So, let’s start by taking a moment, to imagine what your morning may look like tomorrow.
By Advertiser, In Home & Garden - 16 Sep, 19:00

The support measures for companies affected by Covid-19 need readjustments

A German entrepreneur living in the Algarve for 24 years has criticised the Portuguese government’s support measures for small...
By Advertiser, In Wine, Business - 17 Sep, 16:11

This week's issue

18 Sep 2021

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Politics Crime Opinion Education Environment

Costa accused of Galp “hypocrisy”

The president of the Chega party has said that the statements made by the prime minister about Galp's behaviour in Matosinhos...
By TPN/Lusa, In News, Portugal, Politics, Porto & North - 21 Sep, 12:16

Portugal stands with France against AUKUS

The Portuguese Foreign Minister has stated that Australia has “broken commitments”...
By TPN/Lusa, In News, Portugal, Europe, World - 21 Sep, 11:19

Ash from Canaries "Very unlikely" to affect Madeira

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Europe - 20 Sep, 17:32

The Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) Blue Economy Conference

By TPN, In News, Business, Lisbon, Europe - 20 Sep, 13:06

Portugal welcomes more Afghans

By TPN/Lusa, In News, World - 20 Sep, 11:13

Coimbra invests one million euros in transit system

By TPN/Lusa, In News - 19 Sep, 12:00

New water bill debated in parliament

By TPN/Lusa, In News - 19 Sep, 11:00

Workers strike over layoffs

By TPN/Lusa, In Company News, News - 19 Sep, 09:00

Ferro asks about causes of death in vaccinated elderly and about booster dose

By TPN/Lusa, In News - 18 Sep, 16:00

Exclusives

Yoga: a new tool for kid’s health

It’s not only adults who suffer from anxiety, children have their own insecurities, fear of failure and pressure to be perfect -...
By Paula Martins, In Health for the new age, Sport - 21 Sep, 19:00

DECO calls for mayors to respect sustainability

This Sunday, 26 September, voters will be able to choose their mayors and parish council...
By Paula Martins, In Consumer Rights - 21 Sep, 14:00

The Spirit of Wood

Watching clouds and time pass by
By Jake Cleaver, In Lifestyle, Algarve - 20 Sep, 19:00

Did you know you can make your home more energy-efficient and be paid for it?

By Paula Martins, In Consumer Rights - 20 Sep, 14:00

AGMC creates a perfect space for all golfers

By Paula Martins, In Sport - 20 Sep, 12:00

Politics

Portuguese companies forecasting salary increases

UGT wants minimum wage of €1,000

The secretary general of UGT, Carlos Silva, has stated that the socialist government has an obligation to increase salaries and...
By TPN/Lusa, In Portugal, Politics - 20 Sep, 08:03

EU criticism of Beijing's interference in Macau based on “lies”

The Chinese government has accused the report on the EU/China strategy, approved by the...
By TPN/Lusa, In World, Politics, Asia - 18 Sep, 10:27

"Fundamental" to move forward with easing of lockdown

By TPN/Lusa, In COVID-19, Politics - 17 Sep, 16:34

Who are the main parties for the local elections?

By Paula Martins, In News, Portugal, Politics - 16 Sep, 13:00

Chega party aiming for the top

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Politics - 16 Sep, 09:38

Many foreign residents are eligible to vote in Portugal but the process to register can be challenging in some areas. (Photo: Lusa/José Sena Goulão)

Foreigners represent 0.3 percent of voters

By TPN, In Portugal, Politics - 15 Sep, 12:23

Former president Jorge Sampaio dies

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Portugal, Politics - 10 Sep, 09:45

Calls to raise minimum wage to €850

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Portugal, Politics - 10 Sep, 08:28

PS supporting extending parental mourning extension

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Portugal, Politics - 09 Sep, 17:49

Editor's Choice

From Syrian refugee to Portuguese citizen

By Paula Martins, In News, World, Portugal - 17 Sep, 12:00

Calls to provide free Covid tests for travelling

By Daisy Sampson, In News, Tourism, Europe - 17 Sep, 10:00

Luz Living: A luxury retirement condominium designed with the resident in mind

By Advertiser, In Property - 17 Sep, 09:31

Avocado and fruit farms under the spotlight

By Daisy Sampson, In News, Portugal, Environment - 15 Sep, 16:00

Crime

Loulé attempted murder based on “futile reasons”

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has detained a man suspected of trying to kill a neighbour for "futile reasons" in Loulé,...
By TPN/Lusa, In Portugal, Crime, Algarve - 21 Sep, 16:06

The Portuguese man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders.

Two women murdered every month

At least two women were murdered a month in the first half of this year, according to the...
By TPN/Lusa, In Portugal, Crime - 20 Sep, 17:08

Card cloning arrests made in Lisbon

By TPN/Lusa, In Portugal, News, Crime, Lisbon - 16 Sep, 15:23

14 years for man accused of killing ex-wife's lover

By TPN/Lusa, In Portugal, Crime, News - 16 Sep, 10:32

Couple with forged passports apprehended

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Portugal, Crime, Porto & North - 14 Sep, 21:35

Over 100kg of cocaine seized

By TPN/Lusa, In Portugal, World, Crime - 13 Sep, 18:34

Six years for arms trafficker

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Crime - 13 Sep, 18:00

Man shot dead in Cais do Sodré, Lisbon

By TPN/Lusa, In Portugal, Crime, Lisbon - 13 Sep, 12:20

GNR stop illegal street racing cars

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Portugal, Crime, Porto & North - 13 Sep, 11:43

Opinion
Opinion Pieces Letters

Alex Saab Added to List of Venezuelan Government Delegates for Political Discussions in Mexico

According to the Venezuelan government, "the effective participation of Alex Saab in the negotiations as representative of...
By Advertiser, In Opinion - 17 Sep, 09:16

Too Big To Be Equal?

Never mind the destruction of the relatively free society of Hong Kong (no emergency...
By Gwynne Dyer, In Opinion - 11 Sep, 09:00

Has Covid-19 altered future holiday habits?

By Douglas Hughes, In Opinion - 09 Sep, 18:12

Tigray: Sparta in Africa

By Gwynne Dyer, In Opinion - 05 Sep, 13:39

Constitutional Court 7-day delay in decision continues to detain Venezuelan diplomat.

By Advertiser, In Opinion - 02 Sep, 15:23

The great game Africa edition: Cape Verde’s moment

By Advertiser, In Opinion - 01 Sep, 13:57

Rockets in the Stratosphere

By Gwynne Dyer, In Opinion, Opinion Pieces - 30 Aug, 19:00

Islamist Dead-End

By Gwynne Dyer, In Opinion - 27 Aug, 01:00

IPCC Climate Report: The Language of the Scientists

By Gwynne Dyer, In Opinion - 23 Aug, 09:50

Education

About 180,000 tests in schools

Around 180,000 teachers and non-teaching school workers were tested for covid-19 between September 6 and 17, with a positive rate...
By TPN/Lusa, In Portugal, COVID-19, Education - 21 Sep, 14:33

No strike warning for parents

The All Teachers' Union (STOP) reported today that one school has replaced workers on...
By TPN/Lusa, In Portugal, Education - 20 Sep, 15:22

Testing of school personnel reveals "about 1 positive in every 1,000"

By TPN/Lusa, In COVID-19, Education - 18 Sep, 09:37

The Role of Boarding Schools in the Development of More Independent and Altruistic Students

By Advertiser, In Education, News, Lisbon - 17 Sep, 13:00

Strikes mark start of school year

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Education - 14 Sep, 11:13

Universities of Lisbon, Macau and Beijing form alliance to teach Portuguese in China

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Asia, Education - 11 Sep, 12:06

International education in Portugal: more than a trend, it’s an opportunity

By Advertiser, In Education - 03 Sep, 10:28

President highlights the importance of reading

By TPN/Lusa, In News, Education - 02 Sep, 12:00

School year to start with Covid tests

By TPN/Lusa, In Portugal, Education, COVID-19 - 27 Aug, 13:05

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Environment
Sustainability Renature

Wild boar saved from drowning

Police in Portalegre, alongside the Environmental Protection Nucleus (NPA) of Elvas, successfully rescued a wild boar from...
By TPN/Lusa, In Environment - 21 Sep, 15:00