Emigration down to lowest level in five years
It’s the time of year when airports are filled with emigrés returning for Christmas, but this year there’s a new excitement in the air: numbers of Portuguese impelled to leave
Algarve’s citrus fruits “are king” in Portugal and abroad
Regional entrepreneurs’ association Algfuturo has described the Algarve’s citrus fruits as the “kings of Portuguese agriculture” and increasingly popular abroad. The statement came following data released by the National Statistics
Record-breaking charity concert
Spikes Restaurant in Vale do Lobo once again played host to a special Christmas charity concert last Saturday, in support of the Salvation Army. A packed audience, including many children,
Second ratings agency brings Christmas cheer for Portugal
Just as Bloomberg predicted back in September, ratings agency Fitch has joined its ‘buddy’ Standard & Poors and revised Portugal’s investment grade status – rated for years at the ‘rubbish’
“Streetwear your jacket” initiative to bring Christmas cheer to Lisbon’s homeless
It’s the second time this “Heat the Street” campaign has brought festive warmth for those living on Lisbon’s streets, and it will be taking place this year on Friday December
GNR agent dies after being run over by pensioner in Operation Stop
A 40-year-old GNR agent has died today after being in a coma since he was run over during a routine Operation Stop. Father-of-two Lino Calado sustained serious injuries in the
Vila Vita announces major recruitment campaign for 2018
Vila Vita Parc in Porches, considered one of the largest employers of Portugal’s hotel sector, is preparing to launch a major recruitment campaign for 2018. The resort says it has
Government faces oil and gas showdown
Thursday December 21 sees parliament finally debate the 42,000-strong petition raised in a bid to stop imminent oil and gas exploration off the Algarve and Alentejo coasts. With offshore drilling
Faro to welcome 2018 with a bang
Faro’s Jardim Manuel Bivar is preparing for another New Year celebration, which promises to say farewell to 2017 with a bang. The party begins on Saturday, December 30 with a
Jazz returns to Silves wine cellars
‘Jazz nas Adegas’, an event that combines jazz music and local wines into one unique experience, is returning to Silves for its second edition in 2018. The event was held