Private hospitals
PRIVATE HOSPITALS in the Algarve are being enlisted by the government to help reduce the backlog caused by long waiting lists for national health service operations. Around 225,000 people are
Retirement for 150,000 public sector workers
THE PORTUGUESE government is planning to reduce its public administration spending by around 4,950 million euros, forcing up to 25 per cent, 75,000, of its public sector workers into early
Robbed and beaten
By: Caroline Cunha caroline@portugalresident.com A PLEASANT visit to Loulé market ended disastrously for a Scottish tourist last weekend. The 53-year-old man, who police have not named, was approached at the
Rodrigues’s mandate uncertain say locals
MORE THAN a third of those polled in a survey thought that Carmona Rodrigues’ performance as Lisbon Câmara president was ‘adequate’, the majority believed that elections should be avoided and
RTP celebrates half century birthday
PORTUGAL’S STATE run television company RTP commemorated its 50th anniversary last week. The company, which four years ago owed a staggering three billion euros and recorded a modest profit of
School leavers
EVERY YEAR around 18,000 to 20,000 Portuguese school children leave school aged 16 having failed to complete their secondary education with certificates. Those that leave aged 17 and 18 without
State coffers swell from car auction
AN AUCTION of former government ministry and state owned vehicles last week realised 144,000 euros. The cheapest car was a 50 euro battered Fiat, while the most expensive, a 1990
Taking your health one step further
EXPERT MEDICAL treatment from specialists at the German Clinic in Carvoeiro is available to everyone and, says the clinic, patients are guaranteed proper care. The clinic specialises in a variety
TGIF reminder
DON’T FORGET to book your place for this month’s TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Friday!) lunch, taking place on March 30, at the Hotel Garbe in Armação de Pêra. The topic
The original detox diet
By: Ruth Sharpe ruth@portugalresident.com A LIFESTYLE change is usually at the top of everyone’s agenda, especially when suffering from a physical ailment. However, there’s one lifestyle in particular, which is