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€1.2 billion renewable energy investment in Castelo Branco at risk

A €1.2 billion renewable energy investment planned for Castelo Branco is at risk due to what Expresso newspaper calls “a dispute” between Danish energy company Eurowind Energy and the local

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Electric vehicle subsidy scheme “fully subscribed” within hours

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Portugal’s minister for the environment and energy announced today that the government scheme to support the purchase of electric cars, which opened on Thursday, closed “within a few hours” (because

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German tourist in hospital after ‘colliding with propeller’ of dive boat

Madeira named Europe's second-best destination for romance and privacy

A 28-year-old German man has been injured in Funchal, Madeira, today, following an accident that occurred while scuba diving. According to limited information available, the victim’s lower left leg collided

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Parliament approves confiscation of assets ‘even without a conviction’

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Portugal’s parliament has today approved the final version of the government’s proposal that modifies the mechanism for extended confiscation of assets – allowing the confiscation of proceeds from crime even

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‘Significant progress’ with Lisbon airport queues – EU Commissioner

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, believes Portugal has made “significant progress in recent weeks” with the new EES (entry/ exit) European border control system, which was

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Portugal’s view of immigration shifts; majority see it as positive

Rua do Benformoso in Martim Moniz has changed radically since the recent wave of immigration into Portugal. Image: Miguel A Lopes/ Lusa

Portugal’s immigration debate is shifting, with a new survey showing that a growing number of nationals believe immigrants are making a positive contribution to the country’s economy. The findings come

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Banned asbestos still found in almost 1,400 public buildings across Portugal

Portugal’s long-running battle with asbestos is back in the spotlight after reports reveal that the potentially-carcinogenic material remains in almost 1,400 public buildings, including schools, hospitals and military facilities. The

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National prescription processing system suffers collapse

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The computer system for processing prescriptions is inexplicably down this morning.  Pharmacies are unable to read prescriptions and, therefore, cannot apply reimbursement subsidies, as per the SNS state health system

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Portugal authorises around over €130 million in new support for Ukraine

Portugal gives support to €18 billion Ukraine aid package

Portugal’s Council of Ministers has authorised expenditure of up to around €130.4 million to support Ukraine this year, in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion launched over four years ago. According

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Government scrambles to approve PSU – Single Social Benefit

Portugal’s ‘minister of the presidency’, António Leitão Amaro has acknowledged today that the government “may need to make concessions” to right-wing CHEGA in order to secure approval for legislation creating

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World Cup set to have “enormous environmental impact” – ZERO

World Cup emissions could equal 20% of Portugal's annual total, says Zero

Portuguese environmental organisation, ZERO, has warned of “the unprecedented footprint” and “the enormous environmental impact” of the biggest World Cup ever, which kicks off today in the United States, Canada

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