Stories from Portugal

Portugal and Spain have set fishing quotas totaling approximately 50,300 tons, with Portugal allocated about 33,500 tons. These figures are based on a scientific report prepared in December 2018. Jorge Abrantes of the International Committee for Sea Exploration expects this reduction in quotas to be rendered ineffective. The decision follows scientific assessments regarding maritime resource management.

Minister of Economy and Territorial Acquisition Manuel Castro Almeida rejected claims that funds from the Portugal Program for Transformation, Recovery and Resilience (PTRR) were already allocated to other measures.

Software company C1 reported a 10.5 percent increase in sales, according to CEO Eduardo Taborda. The company is considering returning to markets in Switzerland and other destinations where it previously made strategic withdrawals.

The Portuguese Ministry of Finance, the Resolution Fund, and the Bank of Portugal reported the conclusion of a sale involving the former BES entity.

Funeral ceremonies for radio personality Candido Mota began on Monday in Lisbon. The wake is scheduled to take place at 4:00 PM at the church mortuary.

A new project in Porto, Portugal, is creating organized bicycle groups to transport children to school. The initiative involves children cycling to school accompanied by adults. The project aims to encourage the use of sustainable transportation methods among youth.

A new study suggests connecting the Portuguese Algarve and northern Morocco via a tunnel and highway. The project has an initial estimated cost of 800 million euros. The proposal includes a double-tube tunnel with lanes separated by direction and a technical emergency corridor. The plan also involves a complex terrestrial road network and complementary maritime connections.

José Manuel Fernandes, the Minister of the Sea and Agriculture, is leaving his position.

UD Las Palmas has defeated Real Valladolid in a football match.

Tondela defeated Casa Pia with a 1-0 score on Sunday. The winning goal was scored in the 68th minute. Sporting de Braga drew 1-1 against Estoril Praia after Estoril scored an equalizer in the final minutes. Braga remains in contention for fourth place in the Primeira Liga.