EasyJet has cancelled six return flights between France and Portugal on 15-16 August as its France-based cabin crew strike. Affected passengers can rebook free or claim a refund.
Preliminary Brazilian lab results suggest oils from Andorinha, Gallo and Terras de Camões fell short of their labels. The findings aren't conclusive, and Portugal is Brazil's biggest supplier.
The archipelago has banned pigeon hunting and bird fairs after Newcastle disease was found in wild rock pigeons and turtle doves — low risk to people, but highly contagious among birds.
In a region used to watching services close, the central bank is opening a walk-in counter in Bragança's municipal market every Friday — the only Bank of Portugal presence in Trás-os-Montes.
Diesel is set to rise up to 10 cents a litre next week and petrol up to 9, pushing a tank of diesel back over €2. Lisbon widened its ISP tax rebate to soften the blow.
The decree creating the Prestação Social Única took effect on Friday, folding 13 benefits into one payment — but claimants won't see the money until 31 December while Social Security adapts.
