Anaemia
Anaemia is characterised by low haemoglobin in the red blood cells. Haemoglobin is a molecule that is responsible for carrying oxygen to all the cells of the human body. When
Countdown is on to avert 200% UK tax penalties
UK taxpayers with offshore interests have a limited time to make sure they are meeting their British tax obligations – or risk costly penalties under new rules. Part of the
Algarve’s hiking and biking trails to lure off-season tourists
The Algarve has been chosen as the “pilot region” for a new online portal that aims to promote the country as a top destination for “cycling and walking”. The website,
Five ways to enjoy pine this Christmas
Think of mistletoe, pine, holly, ivy – what do these plants mean to you? Kissing, Christmas decorations and poison may come to mind… but probably not herbal medicine. These
PJ police search home of former Raríssimas boss Paula Brito e Costa
The embarrassing Raríssimas scandal (click here) that has already led to the resignation of a secretary of state amid renewed criticism of the ‘old boy network’ active within Portugal’s political
Christmas and holiday subsidies change in the private sector in 2018
Christmas and holiday bonuses in the private sector will no longer be partially paid (prorate) and will be reinstated in one instalment in 2018 after the approval of a proposal
Using regular savings to secure your legacy
For any expat in Portugal who has the means to think beyond day-to-day living costs, intelligent use of regular savings means the future can be a little more certain. With
GNR bust violent muggers who targeted elderly people
Two young men who are suspected of violently robbing “elderly and vulnerable” people at knife point in several parts of the Algarve have been arrested by GNR police. Another was
House prices in Portugal increase by 11.5% in “just three months”
The extraordinary boost in property prices shows no sign of slowing down as Portugal approaches the New Year. According to the country’s best-read tabloid, (used) house prices have increased “just
Dog rescued after being abandoned for days on balcony
A dog that had been left abandoned on a balcony for several days was rescued by GNR police and firefighters in Lourosa, Santa Maria da Feira, on Tuesday morning (December