Paul Rees
The Left Bloc has slammed the government’s decision to award EDP €154 million in support payments, pointing out that the government already has stated that the way the payment are worked out is ‘null and void’Calling for a suspension of the complex CMEC payment, the Left Bloc points out that "it is an abuse against consumers," as it is EDP’s customers that end up paying the amount which is added to their monthly bills.
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Bees are one step closer to safety as a majority of the European Union's member countries have voted to ban the use of three killer chemicals that have been killing bees in their millions.
Portugal's Supervisory Court has reduced the fine imposed on the former BES boss, Ricardo Salgado by €300,000 to €3.7 million – money the banker says he does not have. 
While those in charge of running the country enjoyed a lazy Sunday afternoon, the President of the Republic was catching up on his paperwork, the main file being the new laws covering the new breed of 'personal transport service suppliers' - Uber and its ilk.
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Eduardo Cabrita, has scrapped the helicopter contract with Everjets and is to contract three Kamovs directly as the current ones are inoperable.
The work to repair the crumbling harbour wall in far has been completed, according to Docapesca, ending a saga of complaints, missed schedules, claims of ‘no funds’ and a general disinclination to take responsibility for the area’s upkeep.
The unwelcome presence of pigeon lice, or 'mites,' in the coronary unit of Faro Hospital caused its temporary closure on Saturday, while a specialist team went in to deal with the infestation of the 1mm beasties.
The Municipal Assembly of Albufeira council has approved the creation of a special commission to prepare a wide-ranging animal welfare programme for the Council to adopt and implement.
