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2027 State Budget approved in general terms thanks to PS abstention

With no last-minute surprises, the proposed State Budget for next year was approved, in general terms, with only the governing parties voting in favor and PS, PAN and JPP abstaining.

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Government announces up to 80% support for purchase of electric vehicles for low-income households

Maria da Graça Carvalho

Portugal’s minister for the environment and energy has announced support for the purchase of electric vehicles – specifically for low-income households – covering around 20,000 vehicles with subsidies of up

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Right wing CHEGA claims “remigration” will solve housing crisis

Portugal’s right-wing populist party CHEGA has said today that the “solution to the housing crisis is remigration”,  challenging the government to “enforce the law” and encourage foreigners who may disrupt

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Portugal sends condolences to Spain after high-speed train crash kills at least 30

Portugal sends condolences to Spain after high-speed train crash kills at least 30

Portugal has expressed its condolences and solidarity with neighbouring Spain after a deadly collision between two high-speed trains near Toledo left at least 30 people dead. Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel

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Portimão demands “respect” as vandals target 500-year-old stonework

Portimão demands “respect” as vandals target 500-year-old stonework

Portimão Council is appealing for greater respect for a set of 500-year-old Manueline stonework after repeated acts of vandalism forced restoration teams to intervene several times in recent months. The

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Fake campsite appears on Google Maps with minister’s private contact number

On a lighter note from the grinding right to housing angst playing out in Portugal today, Sábado reports on a ‘digital prank’ that managed to create a ‘fake campsite’ on

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“Indignation deserves to be heard” – but new rental law must pass, says minister 

The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing said today that “indignation deserves to be heard”, referring to protests in the streets, but insisted that the new urban rental regime (so reviled

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Housing protesters return to Rossio; didn’t erect camp last night

Organisers of the Acampada Lisboa (right to housing encampment) decided to pitch tents away from the parliament building last night, citing the need to ensure safety conditions at the site

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Covas do Barroso maintains David v. Goliath struggle against lithium mining

Communities around Covas do Barroso have been protesting against Savannah's plans for years. This is a demo from 2019.

Opponents of lithium mining in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, are continuing their protest today against exploration work by British based Savannah Resources, to “defend a way of life” and, ultimately,

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Solution to teacher shortage? Graduates without Master’s degrees to teach primary years

Nine-year-old boy loses fingertips in school bullying incident

Trying to solve Portugal’s crushing shortage of qualified teachers, the government has come up with what it hopes is a solution. It wants to allow graduates with a degree in

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