Death at Alcoentre Prison Sparks Investigation Amid Conflicting Accounts
Death of inmate at Alcoentre prison triggers PJ investigation. Guards cite suicide; families allege assault. Autopsy will determine what happened.
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Death of inmate at Alcoentre prison triggers PJ investigation. Guards cite suicide; families allege assault. Autopsy will determine what happened.
Lisbon PSI drops 1.59% as oil hits $113.81 and gas surges 22%. European stock decline impacts Portuguese utilities, investments, and inflation outlook.
Depression Therese hammers Azores with 110 km/h winds, flight cancellations, and rare snow below 600m. Orange alert active—what residents need to know now.
Portuguese aid worker attacked by settlers in West Bank. PM demands justice as UN reports 36,000 Palestinians displaced. What residents need to know.
Iran-Israel strikes shut Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent to $113 and European gas up 35%. EU leaders convene as energy shock threatens inflation targets.
FC Porto faces Stuttgart in a crucial Europa League knockout. One goal changes everything—here's what's at risk for Portugal's football dominance.
Azores secures €240M in EU-backed investment across 567 approved projects. Learn how small businesses and entrepreneurs can access this funding before 2029.
Parliament votes Friday on proposals reversing Portugal's 2018 gender recognition law. What trans and intersex residents need to know about the landmark decision.
Train accident at Olhão level crossing suspends Algarve Line service. Essential safety tips for navigating Portugal's railway crossings as a resident.