ECB concerned over ‘problematic loans’
The European Central Bank has warned that Portugal is in a group of countries that are prone to “problematic loans”. Increases in interest rates will affect families where mortgages are
Storing Wine at Home – Dos and Don’ts
How to store wine at home Once the wine bug bites you, you start purchasing more wine than you can drink in a day, and that’s where the adventure begins.
“Alagoas Brancas protects Lagoa from climate crisis”
Dear Editor, In response to the latest injunction in favour of the Alagoas Brancas, the Lagoa Mayor says that the Câmara “respects and will always respect any decision from Loulé’s
US reiterates importance of Azores air base
The US ambassador admitted the port of Sines may become an important distribution point for Europe of Liquefied Natural Gas of US origin Portugal and the US recognised yesterday (November
Air passenger numbers almost back to pre-pandemic levels
Portugal’s airports handled 5.9 million passengers in September, an increase of 63.1% compared to the same month in 2021 and 1.0% below September 2019, “a small difference compared to pre-pandemic levels”,
Carvoeiro RC Mass in English
Celebrate Catholic Mass in English this Sunday, November 20 at 4pm in Carvoeiro at the chapel on the cliffs, Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação (Our Lady of the Incarnation).
Monchique to host Walking Festival in December
After being cancelled in July due to the high risk of wildfires, Monchique’s Walking Festival will take place between December 1 and 4. The programme has been changed and now
A new construction concept is coming to the Algarve
With sustainability, manpower issues and costs more and more on everyone’s minds, traditional construction no longer feels like the solution to many people looking to build their own home. Furthermore,
Sagres Fortress inaugurates €3.1m exhibition centre
The Sagres Fortress Exhibition Centre, an interactive and multimedia venue dedicated to the Portuguese Discoveries and Infante D. Henrique (or Prince Henry the Navigator), was inaugurated on Sunday by the
The magic of an authentic Christmas food market in Algarve
The Vila Vita Christmas Food Market is returning to the Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches on the weekend of December 8-11. Filled with seasonal entertainment and food, the event will