Pandemic in the Algarve ‘has stabilized’ despite the population ‘having tripled’ with tourists

99algarve stableThe epidemiological situation in the Algarve "is stabilized", after two weeks "with, practically, every day with a number of new single-digit daily cases", considered Ana Cristina Guerreiro, the Regional Health Delegate, at a press conference discussing the ongoing pandemic which took place today, the 14th, in Loulé.

'Measures will be taken against officials and their family members.' - Far-right threatens MPs

'99racism threatA group of ten prominent figures in Portugal’s fight against racism this week received an email from a far-right organization demanding that they leave the country within 48 hours. Among the recipients were Left Bloc party officials Mariana Mortágua and Beatriz Gomes Dias and non-registered MP Joacine Katar Moreira.

Portugal launches virus travel insurance for international tourists, amid COVID-19

99portugal insurancePortugal has launched its travel insurance scheme for international tourists, amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The government’s latest initiative has been promoted by RNA Seguros de Assistência, with medical, surgical, hospital and pharmaceutical expenses being included in the travel insurance that will be extended throughout the whole country.

Algarve tourism board launches British television campaign in call-to-arms for holidaymakers

98algarve campaignTurismo do Algarve is set to launch "a strong communication operation" on the "Channel 5" TV channel, in the United Kingdom, to "reinforce the message that the region remains a safe destination for holidays".

Government keeps Lisbon under stricter COVID curbs until end-August

 98lisbon curbsThe Portuguese capital and its surrounding municipalities will remain under tougher anti-coronavirus restrictions than the rest of the country until at least the end of August, the government said this Thursday.

Presumed killer of young man murdered in Vilamoura nightclub arrested today outside Paris

97lick killerThe 21-year-old man who, on 23 August last year shocked many after shooting and killing young Paderne local Lucas Leote, at the Lick nightclub, near Boliqueime, was arrested today on the outskirts of Paris. The Judiciary Police (PJ) recalls that the suspect fled the scene of the murder "immediately after the crime was committed", with information immediately emerging that he had left Portugal.

Angola's beleaguered billionaire dos Santos steps down from board position amidst Portuguese investigation

97dos santosAngolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos will leave her job in the administration of telecoms operator Unitel amid ongoing tensions between board members, Portugal’s news agency Lusa reported on Tuesday.

Struggling live-event workers protest in Lisbon to save pandemic-hit sector

97lick killerBanging on their flight cases, hundreds of struggling live-event workers took over one of Lisbon’s main squares Tuesday night to urge the country’s government to help them survive the economic collapse caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Across the world, the coronavirus outbreak and lockdowns have led to widespread cancellations and postponement of events to later this year or 2021. And workers, from sound technicians to stage managers, quickly found themselves in a tight spot.