Month: October 2024

Portuguese Navy Arrests Four Suspected Drug Traffickers In High-Seas Operation

The Portuguese Navy and AMN intercepted a drug-smuggling speedboat off Portugal’s coast, arresting 4 suspects after a dangerous chase

Portugal And UK Foreign Ministers Meet In London To Strengthen Relation After Brexit

Portugal and the UK strengthen ties post-Brexit, focusing on trade, security, and student mobility to enhance future cooperation

Portugal’s First Olympic-Size Winter Sports Pavilion Coming To Seixal

Portugal’s first winter sports pavilion in Seixal opens in 2027, bringing world-class facilities for ice sports like skating and hockey

Mortgage Interest Rates In Portugal Drops To 3.4% In October 2024

Mortgage interest rates in Portugal 2024 stand at 3.4%, impacting affordability and homebuyer demand, with further changes likely from ECB policy.

Education Minister Introduced “More Classes, More Success” Plan Due To Teacher Shortage in Portugal

Portugal faces a teacher shortage, leaving 23,000 students without classes. Learn about the challenges and solutions being proposed

PS Party Pushes To Revoke New Local Accommodation Law (AL) In Portugal

Portugal’s PS party seeks to repeal local accommodation law, aiming to protect housing access for residents during a housing crisis

Immigrant Protest Outside Parliament To Restore Portugal’s Manifestation of Interest System

Immigrant groups protest to restore Portugal’s residency pathway, advocating for rights and a return of the manifestation of interest system.

GNR Signs A protocol That Allows Installation Of CCTV Cameras In Praia do Carvoeiro

A protocol is signed with GNR and Lagoa City Hall to install CCTV cameras in Praia do Carvoeiro for security surveillance

Algarve’s Desalination Project Faces Criticism Over Feasibility And Costs

Algarve’s desalination plant faces criticism over environmental impact, rising costs, and legal issues. Is it the right solution?

Prime Minister Luis Montenegro Considers Signing Of Contract For Algarve Desalination Plant A “Historic Moment”

Contract For Algarve Desalination Plant which will solve water shortages in Portugal, has been deemed as a historic moment by Prime Minster Luis Montenegro