Portugal
Portugal: Lisbon among top 10 best quality life
Monocle is still keeping a close eye on Portugal. Porto was already ranked among the finest small cities in the world by 2020. Lisbon takes the top spot in the British magazine list this time. The Portuguese capital is ranked seventh in the “Monocle” list of cities with the highest quality of life, with Copenhagen, […]
Read MorePortugal: All Mainland regions “on elevated virus risk”
According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) maps, every location on mainland Portugal is now at “elevated risk” for SARS-CoV-2 transmission . Portugal’s latest 14-day rolling average of positive tests and findings has put the country into the red after months on “orange” (having never reached “green”). A cumulative […]
Read MorePortugal: Covid testing for restaurants entry
“The idea of adopting Covid testing for entry into restaurants” is being investigated by the Portuguese government. According to Observador, the legislation is being finalized, although it will not apply to weekday lunchtime service. Part of the idea is to be allowed to reopen eateries that were forced to close early on […]
Read MorePortugal: Madeira accepts tourists vaccinated with any COVID-19 vaccines
The popular Portuguese islands of Madeira said on Sunday that tourists carrying any of the COVID-19 vaccines available globally, not just those approved by Europe’s medicines authority, will be allowed entrance. Only four vaccines have been approved by the European Union, which launched its digital COVID certificate last week: Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and BioNTech […]
Read MorePortugal: New online volunteer platform in Portimão
Portimão Council has announced the establishment of an online volunteer portal that will serve as a gathering place for those wishing to contribute their “time, talents, or expertise” to local organizations in need of volunteers. Citizens in the area may join up online by simply filling out a digital form with their personal information. […]
Read MorePortugal: Over 30% of Madeira fully vaccinated
The immunization report issued today states, “Until June 20, 193,648 vaccinations against covid-19 were provided in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.” On December 31, 2020, the area launched the covid-19 vaccination procedure. According to Madeira’s health officials, 108,598 vaccinations were provided in the first dosage, while 85,050 vaccines were administered in the second […]
Read MorePortugal revokes PCR test requirement for UK travelers
Visitors from the United Kingdom are no longer needed to show negative Covid-19 PCR tests while entering Portugal, while the UK’s effective “safe travel” restriction remains in force. The British Foreign Office has verified the news, which was first reported by UK media. This isn’t to say that PCR testing aren’t useful. It […]
Read MorePortugal: 53 “Zero Pollution” beaches
According to the environmental organization Zero, 53 beaches in Portugal have been designated as “Zero Pollution” beaches. When a beach’s water is tested, it must achieve perfect scores in order to get the coveted title. If there is even a trace of microbiological contamination from the previous three bathing seasons, the beach is immediately […]
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