Natasha Donn

Aljezur, Portugal

Journalist at PortugalResident.com

Journalist on local newspaper in Portugal, but still interested the truth...

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Former Naval chief announces bid for Presidency of Portugal

23 hours ago | portugalresident.com | Natasha Donn

Gouveia e Melo has been tipped as “unbeatable”After many months in which he refused to confirm or deny whether he will be joining the ‘race’ to become the next President of Portugal’s Republic, former Naval Chief of Staff Admiral Gouveia e Melo has finally admitted: “my decision is to go ahead” – meaning, yes, he is in the running.
Public prosecutors probe the “loss of eight hectares of forest”

23 hours ago | portugalresident.com | Natasha Donn

Hundreds of trees cut down on pretext of storm MartinhoPublic prosecutors have an unusual new probe on their hands: trying to track down who walked off with eight hectares worth of lumber from a forested area in Aguiar da Beira. It won’t be an easy task: SIC Notícias has painted the scenario as a brazen act allowed to take place (on the pretext of storm Martinho in March) while the local parish council president “whistled to the side” (meaning, turned a blind eye).
Economy minister appeals to Brussels for “less bureaucracy”

1 day ago | portugalresident.com | Natasha Donn

Companies will grow if Europe becomes ‘anti-bureaucracy oasis’Portugal’s economy minister, Pedro Reis, has spoken today about the importance of Brussels reducing bureaucracy so that companies can grow.
More than 83% of electricity from renewable sources in April

1 day ago | portugalresident.com | Natasha Donn

“Just don’t mention the Iberian Blackout!”Renewable energy sources accounted for more than 83.3% of electricity generation in April, with hydro and wind power leading the way, according to figures released by the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (Apren) today, making no reference to the Iberian Blackout that caused chaos on April 28 and was, initially, put down to the instability of too much reliance on renewable energies.
Viana do Castelo floating wind farm home to 270 species

1 day ago | portugalresident.com | Natasha Donn

Wind farm “has not had predicted effect of repelling fish”, say studies conducted by major shareholderEnvironmental studies conducted by Ocean Winds – the majority shareholder of Portugal’ first floating wind farm – have concluded that, in five years of operation, the turbines installed off the coast of Viana do Castelo are having a “reserve effect” on biodiversity, with 270 species identified.
Portugal decides on Sunday

1 day ago | portugalresident.com | Natasha Donn

Sunday’s legislative elections have been described as the elections ‘no one wants’. But this was never an accurate description: political leaders have wanted this campaign for months – not for the good of the country (which was moving along perfectly satisfactorily before the government fell), but for what it might bring in the way of power to their particular parties.
CHEGA leader suffered “acid reflux with hypertensive spike”

1 day ago | portugalresident.com | Natasha Donn

André Ventura advised to rest and take care of himselfWith CHEGA leader André Ventura now given a ‘clean bill of health’ by doctors at Faro Hospital and discharged, the causes of his indisposition in Tavira yesterday have come clear. A source at the hospital has told reporters that Ventura suffered a “gastro-oesophageal reflux with associated hypertensive spike”. Another source has suggested when he arrived at Faro Hospital, Ventura showed symptoms of “altered blood pressure”.
Spanish king talks up collective defence in Coimbra

1 day ago | portugalresident.com | Natasha Donn

King Felipe VI receives honorary doctorate from city’s universitySpanish king Felipe VI has been talking up defence in a visit to the city of Coimbra, where he received an honorary doctorate from the city’s renowned university. Stressing the need for what he called a “Europe of security and defence”, he said it is a challenge that must be taken up “in an exercise of responsibility and memory” for the continent, and “to defend our own”.
PM hands PAN perfect opportunity for a pasting

1 day ago | portugalresident.com | Natasha Donn

… and PAN refers to “back room meetings to bring back culling of stray cats and dogs”As the electoral campaign approaches the final straight, PM Luís Montenegro donned a flat cap today to address farmers in Benavente (Santarém) and assure them that his government sees agriculture as “an absolutely strategic factor for the sovereignty of the country in its various dimensions. “We must be at the forefront of protecting our natural resources.
Navy to install support base in Viana do Castelo’s commercial port

1 day ago | portugalresident.com | Natasha Donn

Protocol approved ahead of Navy Day on May 20Viana do Castelo City Council has approved a cooperation protocol between the municipality, the ports administration, and the Navy to install a naval support base in the city’s commercial port. The document was unanimously approved at a regular meeting of the municipal council, held aboard the training ship Sagres today. The Sagres is docked in Viana do Castelo for the national Navy celebrations.