Accident in Namibia that killed two Portuguese injured 16 other nationals
The accident in Namibia on Wednesday involving buses carrying tourists, which left two Portuguese women dead, caused injuries to 16 other nationals, six of whom require some caution, according to the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities. In an update given to the Lusa news agency earlier this morning, José Cesário said that, in addition […]
Portugal celebrates 50 years of the Carnation Revolution with an extensive program
Portugal is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 25th of April today with an extensive program of commemorations that includes the traditional solemn session in parliament and the parade on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon, but with initiatives throughout the country. The Commemorative Commission’s program for the 50th anniversary of April 25 begins with a […]
Sailboat “in difficulty” towed away in Vila do Conde with 4 people on board
The vessel was about half a nautical mile (approximately 900 meters) from the port entrance. This Wednesday,the Póvoa de Varzim Life Saving Station helped four crew members aboard a sailboat that was in difficulty at the entrance to the port of Vila do Conde. The boat, which was about half a nautical mile (approximately 900 […]
Earthquakes of magnitude 2.0 and 1.9 on the Richter scale felt in Terceira
Two earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.0 and 1.9 on the Richter scale were felt yesterday in Terceira at 16:49 and 16:50 local time (17:49 and 17:50 in Lisbon), following another tremor recorded at dawn on the Azorean island, the authorities said. According to the Seismic Informationand Surveillance Centre of the Azores (CIVISA), the first […]
Guterres highlights the role of the people in consolidating democracy after April 25
The UN Secretary-General highlighted the role of the people and popular will in consolidating democracy, referring to the mobilization of the Portuguese in the Carnation Revolution, but also in the post-25 April period. At an event organized by the Portuguese Mission to the United Nations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, António […]
Marcelo monitors situation of Portuguese involved in accident in Namibia
The President of the Republic said he was monitoring the situation of the Portuguese involved in a bus accident in the Namibian desert on Wednesday afternoon, in which at least two Portuguese nationals died. In a statement released by the Presidency on Wednesday evening, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa offered “heartfelt condolences, at this time of […]
Coimbra commits to giving land to housing cooperatives
The mayor reveals that, for example, a commitment to transfer land to the Mondego housing cooperative has already been sent. Coimbra City Council has pledged to give land to cooperatives for affordable housing, following a motion by the PS in the Municipal Assembly demanding this position from the executive in order to approve a land […]
Matosinhos to promote affordable cooperative housing
The aim is to create an offer for families with difficulties in renting a home and young people who want to emancipate themselves. Matosinhos City Council is to launch a program to promote cooperative housing at affordable prices for families with difficulties in renting and young people who want to emancipate themselves, according to a […]
Two Portuguese killed in “serious accident” with bus in Namibia
The tourist bus was carrying 22 Portuguese, among other nationalities. Two Portuguese died this Wednesday in a road accident 400 kilometers from Namibia’s capital, Windoek. The information was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Notícias ao Minuto, which reports that it was a “serious accident” with a tourist bus carrying, among other nationalities, […]
Rehabilitation of Portuguese military graves begins in Angola
The League of Portuguese Combatants and the Luanda Provincial Government (GPL) today formalized agreements for the rehabilitation of cemetery spaces where Portuguese military personnel are buried, with work due to start on Thursday, according to the GPL. The rehabilitation of cemeteries and the exhumation of bones to be placed in ossuaries in the Santana and […]