Portugal’s Government Predicts 2% Economic Growth For 2024 & 2025
Portugal's government projects 2% of GDP growth between 2024 and 2025. Over the entire country, public debt and inflation are mounting. They are very confident about the economic growth of…
Coimbra University Hospital Parking Plan: Paid Parking Starts October 2024
The University of Coimbra Hospitals will start offering paid parking for users from October 2024. The president of the Local Health Unit (ULS) said this Tuesday that this step was…
Faro City Council Investigation: VP Cleared After 5-Year Probe
The vice-president of Faro City Council, Paulo Santos, expressed his satisfaction on Tuesday with the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) decision. The MP has decided to archive the investigation into him…
The Minimum Wage In Portugal Has One Of The Lowest Purchasing Powers
The Portuguese minimum wage is increasing gradually but it has one of the lowest purchasing powers. Eurostat has stated some findings which inform us that the difference between the minimum…
Mpox Outbreaks in Portugal: Three Outbreaks Since 2022
Portugal has identified three outbreaks of mpox since 2022. The most recent one has been active since June 1st. The data from the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) confirms nine cases…
Construction Of A New Municipal Daycare Center With 107 Spaces Has Started In Abrantes
The government has decided to make a new municipal daycare center in Abrantes. The construction of this new daycare center has already begun. It will have 107 new spaces in…
Portuguese Universities Are Ranked In The Top 300 Universities Of The World
The ranking for the best universities has been released which contains a list of the top 1000 universities. 6 Portuguese universities fall into the top 1000 universities of the world.…
Yesterday’s Jailbreak: Portugal Faces Security Crisis
Yesterday’s jailbreak in Portugal was a drastic escape but also a wake-up call for Portugal's security. Five dangerous prisoners broke out of Vale de Judeus prison near Lisbon. It was…
Portuguese Prison Guard Shortage: Union Leader Calls For 1500 More Guards
The president of the National Union of Prison Guards (SNCGP) warned this Sunday that Portuguese prisons need around 1,500 more staff. According to him, a lack of human resources constitutes…
