Brexit - British holidaymakers may be charged to visit Portugal

brexitLenBritons could be forced to pay to travel to many other countries in Europe, including Portugal, after the UK leaves the European Union.

Speaking to the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, Home Secretary Amber Rudd said she would "not rule out" a US-style visa waiver system after Brexit which would require online applications.

New Brexit campaign drops "£350 million a week for NHS" pledge

8598The loosely-structured cross-party group campaigning for Brexit has tossed aside its previous pledge of devoting £350 million every week to Britain’s NHS.

Now they say that new funding should be found for farming, science, research and poor regions of the UK.

Mayor says speeding was likely reason for Portuguese train crash

cp2Excessive speed may have been the “most probable” cause of the deadly train collision in Spain on Friday morning.

The incident claimed the lives of the train’s Portuguese driver, two Spaniards and a US citizen.

Sir Cliff faces second challenge to CPS sex charges decision

CliffRichard2A second sexual abuse accuser has challenged a decision not to bring charges against Sir Cliff Richard.

The Crown Prosecution Service said it was to review one allegation after a request was received by one man, another has now requested a review of a separate incident and the reviews will be handled together.

It's over - devastating Monchique fire has been put out

fireforestThe fire that started in the hills of Monchique officially has been categorised as 'overcome,' according to the National Authority for Civil Protection on Friday evening.

Due to the strong winds that are still in evidence, fire crews will remain on duty but fire command said this evening that the battle was over with only a few areas still being dealt with.

Monchique fire destroys 1,800 hectares - firefighters continue to tackle the blaze

bombeirosThe number of firefighters involved in tackling the fire that has swept from the Monchique hills towards Portimão has risen to 668 with 216 vehicles and 8 aircraft attacking the blaze on several fronts.
 
Some inaccessible land has been left to burn as firefighter command concentrates on areas where a difference can be made and where property is threatened.

Portuguese former-PM in line for top job at the United Nations

portugalPortugal’s former prime minister, Antonio Guterres, has consolidated a strong lead in the race to become the next United Nations’ secretary general, after a third secret ballot.

Russia has argued that the top job ought to be awarded to someone from eastern Europe but Guterres remains in poll position to succeed Ban Ki-moon at the UN.

Portugal's boom in new estate agencies

4805The regular D&B business start-up monitor has been published showing that for each company that has closed in the past year, 2.2 have opened for business.

Business insolvencies have fallen by 22% but the brisk start-up rate, with property companies leading the way, shows a positive picture for certain sectors.