Euro weekly update
Sunday’s controversial referendum on Catalonian independence was never going to be a bundle of laughs for the European Union or the euro. Hundreds of injuries in scuffles between police and
Steamy calendar shows farmers in Barcelos ‘ain’t what they used to be’
“A picture says a thousand words” – and in this case, the latest calendar promoted by young farmers in Barcelos should see a stampede ‘back to the land’. The 12-strong
BES boss’ massive monthly pension (finally) ‘seized’
It has taken over two years, but the €39,162 that former BES boss Ricardo Salgado has been allegedly pocketing every month while on €3 million bail in two investigations into
Algarve hotels celebrate best September since 2000
The Algarve’s hotel sector celebrated its best September since 2000. According to the region’s hotelier association (AHETA), 89.2% of the Algarve’s hotel rooms were booked last month, up 1.9% compared
Fight for Albufeira animal refuge announces Iceland collection on Friday 13th
The ‘gun-to-the-head’ race to find a new ‘home’ for dozens of abandoned dogs in Albufeira is in full swing, with a multi-purpose collection drive taking place at Iceland (supermarket) on
Closure sees teen’s brutal murderer jailed for 25 years
Closure at last has come for the family and friends of 17-year-old Bruna Nunes’ brutal killer. The Aljezur schoolgirl’s former stepfather Mihai Oprea has been condemned to 25 years in
‘Brussels IV’ and Portugal: How to ensure your legacy goes to the right place
If you have moved to Portugal, you should have taken steps to ensure that your finances and tax affairs are all set up for your life here. But have you
Blade Runner 2049
October 5, 2017 Director: Denis Villeneuve; Starring: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas; Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller; Age: +12; Time: 163min Thirty years after the events of the first film,
Briton killed as ultralight crashes. American skydiver in intensive care.
A British pilot, so far unnamed – described only as 70 years old – died yesterday (Thursday) after the ultralight plane he was flying crashed to the ground close to
Bling
October 5, 2017 Director: Kyung Ho Lee, Wonjae Lee; Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Jennette McCurdy, James Woods; Genre: Animation; Age: +6; Time: 82min Bling follows the tale of lowly theme park