Montenegro wants to deepen cooperation and take advantage of Timor’s “location
The Portuguese Prime Minister today expressed his intention to deepen cooperation with East Timor in areas such as language, culture and education, but also economically, taking advantage of the country’s “geostrategic location”. At the end of a meeting of about half an hour with the President of the Republic of East Timor, at the official […]
Suspect arrested for trying to kill three men in Porto
On Wednesday, the Polícia Judiciária arrested a 49-year-old man suspected of trying to fatally run over three men outside a nightclub in Porto, the police said today. According to the investigating police, the events “took place near a nightclub in the early hours of last Friday”, caused by the fact that the man had been […]
Guinea-Bissau prosecutor arrested in Lisbon for alleged drug trafficking
A Guinea-Bissau prosecutor was arrested for alleged drug trafficking on arrival in Lisbon on a flight from Bissau, the country’s Public Prosecutor’s Office announced today in a statement sent to Lusa. The Public Relations Office of the Guinea-Bissau Public Prosecutor’s Office does not cite the name of the person concerned, but only says that it […]
Coimbra municipalities “ban burning” during critical period
These activities are not allowed between June 1st and September 30th. The Intermunicipal Community (CIM) of the Coimbra Region, made up of 19 different municipalities in that part of the country, has decided to approve a recommendation “not to authorize burning or burning of piles between June 1 and September 30, 2024”. “The decision arises […]
Parliament opens its doors for free visits with exhibitions, theater and music on April 25
The Assembly of the Republic and the House of Parliament – Interpretive Centre will be open to the public during the afternoon of April 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of the revolution, with a program that includes exhibitions, theater and music. According to the “Parliament with open doors” program, published by the Assembly of […]
Volunteers served more than 224,000 meals to homeless people in Porto
Fifteen volunteer organizations delivered more than 224,000 meals to homeless people in the city of Porto last year, the result of an investment of 1.17 million euros, one of the organizations revealed today. In astatement, the Parish of Senhora da Conceição Porto clarifies that, in 2023, 224,184 meals were served in the city, based on […]
Man robbed and violently assaulted on the island of São Miguel
The suspect is only 22 years old. After passing the victim, whom he didn’t know, he put a bag over his head and attacked him. All to take money and a cell phone. A22-year-oldmanwasarrested in the city of Ponta Delgada, on the Azorean island of São Miguel, on suspicion of a crime of violent robbery, […]
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa defends payment of reparations for colonial crimes
The President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, acknowledged Portugal’s responsibility for crimes committed during the colonial era, suggesting that reparations be paid for past mistakes. “We have to pay the costs. Are there actions that have not been punished and those responsible have not been arrested? Are there assets that have been […]
Nuno Borges eliminated in Madrid Masters 1,000 opener
Portuguese tennis player Nuno Borges was eliminated today on his debut at the Masters 1,000 in Madrid, losing to Spain’s Jaume Munar in two sets in the first round of the clay-court tournament. Nuno Borges, ranked 56th in the world, was beaten 7-5, 6-4 after an hour and 58 minutes by a player ranked slightly […]
Measles cases rise to 23 in Portugal
The number of measles cases has risen to 23 in Portugal, with six cases still under investigation, according to the Directorate-General for Health (DGS). Three new cases of measles were confirmed last week, two in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region and one in the north, according to Epidemiological Bulletin No. 8 – Measles Epidemic […]