Stories from Lisbon · Portugal

Approximately 20,000 seabirds and thousands of dolphins die annually in Portugal due to accidental capture in fishing nets. This phenomenon makes the country one of the most affected in Europe.

The renewable energy sector has a impact on the Portuguese economy, according to Cláudia Aguiar Rodrigues.

The Confederation of Portuguese Business announced it is willing to waive several proposals to facilitate a tripartite agreement. The meeting will involve the government, employers, and labor unions. The announcement was made during a social concertation meeting.

The replacement of the Interilhas submarine cable has been delayed due to excessive bureaucracy. The project involves critical fiber optic infrastructure connecting mainland Portugal, the Azores, and Madeira. The new target date for the start of the replacement is 2029, according to the source.

The number of unemployed people in Portugal increased by 6.1% compared to the previous quarter, according to the National Institute of Statistics. Between January and March, the unemployed population reached an estimated 346,300 people.

The band Chão Maior, consisting of Norberto Lobo, Ricardo Martins, Juan Tembe, Leonor Arnaud, and João Almeida, will perform at the Centro Cultural de Belém in Lisbon on May 8. The performance is scheduled for 20:00. Singer Manana is scheduled to perform a concert on May 12 at the Teatro da Trindade in Lisbon. The event is described as a presentation concert.

Artist Nininho Vaz Maia has released a new album titled Sei Loco. The artist stated the project focuses on affirmation, identity, and truth.

The Portuguese Minister of Internal Administration admitted to a 'pact of silence' among agents at the Largo do Rato police station regarding torture cases. The investigation has already resulted in the detention of 24 police officers and one civilian. The minister made these admissions during statements to CNN Portugal. The specific minister, the country, and the details of the torture case were not disclosed. Luís Neves stated to CNN Portugal that there was a failure to address unacceptable and deviant behaviors. The investigation focuses on actions described as serious offenses against human dignity and grave physical assaults. The source indicated that the acceptance of such behaviors is being scrutinized.

Two presidents are scheduled to meet to discuss economic issues of importance.

A study by the Associação Académica on University Student Mental Health reveals that more than half of students at the University of Lisbon have considered dropping out due to psychological exhaustion.