Brit leaps to death with Portuguese partner over debts
The horrific discovery of two dead bodies at the foot of a Cascais apartment building yesterday morning appears to have been explained. The couple – a 69-year-old Brit and his
What does the change in interest rates mean for you?
The news that the Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has raised interest rates to 0.5% has had an immediate impact on the value of the pound, although
Euro weekly
The sterling’s week was dominated by the anticipation and arrival of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement on interest rates. The MPC voted 7-2 to raise the
Banker accused of embezzling €74,000 in VRSA
A former manager of a Barclays bank agency in Vila Real de Santo António has been formally accused of embezzling €74,000 from clients’ accounts. He faces 92 charges, including “abuse
Weekend weather: Weather to clear up as Portugal ‘begs’ for rain
It may not be the news Portugal desperately needs, but weather forecasts for this weekend are showing that the rain is going to make way for clearer skies starting Saturday
Attorney General says ‘enough’ as Lisbon nightspot horrors hit headlines
Portugal’s Attorney General has responded to the sense of growing outrage over nighttime attacks on revellers and partygoers. This week has seen at least three separate incidents that have gone
October “hottest in Portugal since 1931”
Year 2017 is proving to be one of Portugal’s hottest years. According to the national sea and atmosphere institute (IPMA), average temperatures in October were the highest they have been
Algarve crime rate falls as new PSP chief takes charge
PSP police have recorded a “significant” fall in crimes this year in the Algarve. Data shows that the number of “serious crimes” is down 1.1% while the number of “violent
Tourists spend more than ever this summer in Portugal
New data revealed by the Bank of Portugal shows that tourists spent more money than ever before this summer in Portugal. The statistics are based on the amount of money
Chinese “looking for the ideal Club Med resort to develop in Portugal”
On the last leg of her “selling the country’s ports to China” trip, Minister of the Sea Ana Paula Vitorino has heard from Fosun – the Chinese company that owns