Europe Portugal The general secretary of the communist-backed CGTP trade union confederation called for measures to control prices and raise the minimum wage to €800 a month in July, while also calling for an increase in pensions
Europe Portugal European demand for fruit has turned Portugal's Alentejo region into a goldmine for landowners and corporations, while the workers, mostly Asians, often face severe exploitation
Europe Portugal 290 people presented testimonies of their sexual abuse at the hands of the Portuguese Catholic Church before an independent commission, with the victims ranging in age from 15 to 88
Europe Portugal Marvilla Art Gallery and Studios in Lisbon is open to the public, pioneering a new paradigm of smart and sustainable use of historical buildings in the time restoration permits are underway, with studios visitable while artists are at work
Europe Portugal The economy is expected to show "significant growth" despite the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis, said Finance Minister João Leão, given the strong recovery at the end of last year
Europe Portugal The government has approved the strengthening of the financial subsidy for fuel purchases by citizens, which as of March is 40 cents per litre, up to a limit of 50 litres, for a total of 20 euros
Europe Portugal A €20 million credit line to tackle drought will be launched after the Ministry of Agriculture met with farmers' confederations to discuss measures to mitigate the impact of the lack of precipitations
Europe Portugal Vila Galé has announced the opening in the Azores, in Tomar, of a hotel designed for children and another wine tourism project in Beja, representing an investment of €50 million, by the end of June 2023
Europe Portugal A commission investigating child sexual abuse in the Portuguese Catholic Church has been contacted by more than 200 alleged victims since it was launched last month
Europe Portugal The Socialist Party, and leader António Costa, won the parliamentary election with 41,7% and 117 seats, guaranteeing the right to govern with an absolute majority
Europe Portugal Early elections are being held in the country today after the government lost its majority in parliament, bringing the end of the legislature forward by more than a year and a half
Europe Portugal By last week's decision of the Council of Ministers, teleworking - mandatory until today - will still be recommended form of work in all possible cases from tomorrow until further notice
Europe Portugal A social internet tariff has come into force in the country, i.e. €6,15 per month (VAT included) for low-income households; the Portuguese government estimates that it will cover 780.000 potential beneficiaries