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Mismanagement of water resources aggravating effect of drought – NGO

Mismanagement of water resources aggravating effect of drought – NGO
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“Mismanagement of the (little) water we have” encourages complete change in approach NGO Portugal Nature Association (ANP/WWF) has lambasted what it calls “poor water management” in Portugal, calling for a complete change in approach. In a factsheet entitled “The Mismanagement of the (little) water we have“, ANP/WWF briefly analyses management of the sector, making a […]
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Hospital A+E departments may close due to overtime dispute

Hospital A+E departments may close due to overtime dispute
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Portugal’s minister of health on Friday admitted that there is a risk that some hospital accident and emergency departments will close due to doctors’ refusal to work overtime, but assured that he is working to guarantee the normal functioning of these services. The national doctors’ federation (FNAM) warned today that “dramatic episodes are accumulating, with […]
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‘Modern Family’ star enjoys holiday in Portugal

‘Modern Family’ star enjoys holiday in Portugal
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Actor has been sharing photographs from his holiday American actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, best known for portraying Mitchell Pritchett in American hit comedy show ‘Modern Family’, has been sharing photographs on social media of his sunny holiday in Portugal. The 47-year-old has been visiting several parts of the country alongside his husband Justin Mikita and […]
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Algarve shows worst results in sustainable development

Algarve shows worst results in sustainable development
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Assessed this week by the ODSlocal Platform, which monitors regions and municipalities within the scope of the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda, the Algarve has revealed the lowest total of Sustainable Development Goals. According to a report by the ODSlocal Platform, on the NUTS II level (Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics – a classification system that enables […]
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Authorities evaluate ruling that could threaten future of Lagoa dos Salgados nature reserve

Authorities evaluate ruling that could threaten future of Lagoa dos Salgados nature reserve
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The court ruled in favour of the company wanting to build a “mega project” in Praia Grande, in the Municipality of Silves. The Algarve’s Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR) is evaluating, together with other entities, a ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court (STA) that could threaten the creation of the future Lagoa dos Salgados […]
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New animal donation drive kicks off this weekend

New animal donation drive kicks off this weekend
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The Banco Solidário Animal will be collecting donations in Continente, Mercadona, Pingo Doce and Auchan stores until October 8. The Banco Solidário Animal (BSA) is organising its 32nd animal donation drive to collect food and other essential goods for at-risk animals. The initiative kicks off this weekend, September 16 and 17, at Continente, Continente Modelo […]
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Three nuns detained for suspected abuse at childrens’ care home

Three nuns detained for suspected abuse at childrens’ care home
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Nuns accused of physical and psychological abuse Three nuns have been arrested on suspicion of abuse at a juvenile care home in Vila Viçosa, in Portugal’s eastern Alentejo region. The trio have since been released on the lightest of bail terms, but prohibited from contact with children and/ or young people and anyone at the […]
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Bernardo Silva among nominees for FIFA’s The Best award

Bernardo Silva among nominees for FIFA’s The Best award
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Portuguese footballer Bernardo Silva is among the 12 nominees for The Best FIFA Men’s Player award. The 29-year-old star is in the company of other big names such as Manchester City teammates Erling Haaland, Julian Álvarez, Rodri and Kevin de Bruyne, as well as Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli), Kylian […]
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Anadia’s wine ‘tragedy’ travels the world

Anadia’s wine ‘tragedy’ travels the world
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International media laments river of wine that escaped Portuguese distillery “It is enough to make a connoisseur weep”, remarked the Telegraph; “They sure kept the wine flowing”, said the New York Post. The Express in UK says: “Local officials set off an environmental alert and rushed to divert the tsunami of wine in a bid […]
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Fernando Pessoa inspires new Portimão exhibition

Fernando Pessoa inspires new Portimão exhibition
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Alentejo-born artist Patico presents his exhibition “Fernando Pessoa, de Pessoa em Pessoa” at the Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes. “Fernando Pessoa, from Pessoa to People” was inaugurated at the Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes (CMTG) in Portimão on Friday, September 8. Comprising paintings by Alentejo-born artist Patico, the exhibition is open to the public until October 31. […]
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