UK tax news
STEP welcomes new UK tax rules for foreign homebuyers
Up in smoke
By: Natasha Smith natasha@portugalresident.com FIREFIGHTERS WERE called to a house that was ablaze after there was an explosion from inside. The occupant of the house was found in the garden
Algarve Animal Associations
LAGOS ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY Monte Ruivo, Odiáxere, Lagos Tel 282 687 334 or email laps@sapo.pt Contact: Bridget Hicks In 1980, they were the first animal sanctuary to be established in
Look forward to a family holiday
Sponsored by PDM Travel pdm@portugalresident.com IF YOU’VE been inspired to book a family get-away but are dreading travelling with small children, fear not! Here are some top tips for stress
Best of our wine
MEMBERS OF the Algarve Wine Society recently attended the society’s annual Gourmet Dinner at the Orangerie Restaurant, at the Vila Monte Hotel in Moncarapacho. A total of 73 members enjoyed
Country’s music stores disappearing
ONE HALF of the Portuguese music industry has vanished in the last five years as sales have fallen by 50 per cent. Most record companies have slashed their local music
Euro MPs to exchange views in Lisbon
A SPECIAL delegation of Members of the European Parliament will be visiting Lisbon from May 2 to 4 to link up with government ministers ahead of Portugal assuming the Presidency
Full speed ahead this weekend
THIS WEEKEND sees the River Arade host Lagoa’s 2007 Power Boat Grand Prix. The event, taking place at Mexilhoeira da Carregação on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22, comprises the national
Gymnastics World Cup
Flexibility, strength and balance will all be on show in Portimão this month when the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup returns to the arena at the Parque das Feiras e Exposições.
Heavier taxes
THE TAX burden on the average Portuguese family is getting heavier, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD). The average Portuguese worker hands over 36.2 per cent