Algarve Senior Bikers explore eastern Algarve
The forecast of shower and thunderstorm didn’t stop ASB riders from having a great day out in the hills of the eastern Algarve on September 20. No doubt those
Overseas consumerism up 82.5%
Consumer transactions in Portugal registered an increase in turnover of over 30% over the summer like-for-like on 2021. Whilst purchases using national bank and credit cards also increased, it was
Portuguese coin could fetch €20,000 at auction
A Portuguese gold coin found in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire, UK, is estimated to fetch between €20,000-€30,000 at auction. Found by metal detectorist, civil servant Mick Edwards while on
Busy October for APAA – join in on the fun!
APAA, the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve, is pushing ahead with its successful SNiP operation. SNiP is the Spaying and Neutering Programme, adopted and adapted over the years to
Invasive Atlantic blue crab now found in Alcantarilha stream
The invasive Atlantic blue crab species has been detected for the first time in the Ribeira de Alcantarilha stream in Silves. Reports local newspaper Terra Ruiva, two specimens have been
SIG hotel group invests in Portugal
A Singapore sovereign fund has announced that it will buy a controlling stake in the SIG hotel group that plans to invest in its first hotel in Portugal in the
Novo Banco may need more capital injections
José Quelhas, the judge rapporteur of the Court of Auditors’ audit report on the management of Novo Banco, said on Tuesday that the scenario of new injections of public money into Novo Banco has not been ruled out.
Saint Andrew’s Ball returns in November
Not quite Phoenix from the ashes, but the Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve is delighted to announce that, for the first time since 2019, we will be having our
Energy saving plan for Portugal comes into force
Christmas lights turned off earlier and teleworking recommended to save energy The government will limit decorative lighting at Christmas to the period between 6pm and midnight, control indoor air conditioning
Quinta do Lago Triathlon returns in October
It’s almost time for the fifth edition of Quinta do Lago’s Triathlon competition, which will take place on Sunday, October 16. Organised by the resort’s The Campus sports complex, the