Ambassador calls on Brits in Portugal to get legal ahead of Brexit
The new British Ambassador to Portugal is urging all Brits living in Portugal who haven’t yet legally registered with the Portuguese authorities to do so before the Brexit deadline (March
Ambulance drivers “could be forced out of work by speeding fines”
A purportedly ridiculous state of affairs that sees ambulance drivers fined for speeding to emergencies is being highlighted today, with the added ‘aggravation’ that if the drivers don’t present a
Weekend weather: Gloomy, warm and possibly rainy weather expected
Portugal is expecting a weekend of warm but gloomy and possibly rainy weather. According to forecasts, the country will be covered by a layer of clouds all weekend, although maximum
Rubbish washing up on Portugal’s coast “comes from Malaysia, Spain and Germany”
A study published by Viana do Castelo council reveals that the majority of rubbish washing up on local beaches comes from Malaysia, Spain and Germany. The discovery followed four ‘beach
Euro Weekly 11 October 2018
GBP As usual, most of the pound’s focus was on Brexit but this week there was a greater sense of optimism than there had been in a long time. There
Pensions breakthrough: early retirement to come at 63 with full benefits
It’s one of the major ‘good news’ stories coming out of the debate over next year’s State Budget – a document that has been criticised for keeping one eye on
Wine writers discover the Algarve
Lisete Osório and Marie Roginska with winemaker Mário Santos from Quinta da Tôr Two members of the International Federation of Wine and Spirit Journalists and Writers (FIJEV) travelled to the
Alcantarilha hosts St. Martin’s night-time walk in November
A night-time walk to celebrate Saint Martin’s Day will be held for the 14th year in Alcantarilha on Saturday, November 10. The walk is free and open to everyone, taking
Accounts Court vetoes “opaque” upgrade for SIRESP communications network
Accounts court judges have pulled the plug on what they call “the opaque” spending plan to upgrade SIRESP, the national emergency communications network that failed so dismally during last year’s
Brrrrr… World’s 36th Naturist Congress convenes in Caparica, just as temperatures plummet
Spare a thought today for members of Portugal’s naturist fraternity who will be starting a long weekend of activities to celebrate the 36th World Naturist Congress on the Costa da