GALP sets (fat) cat among the pigeons
Oil company GALP has set the cat among the pigeons, reinforcing its intention to start controversial exploratory drilling off the Costa Vicentina coast (46kms from the Algarve municipality of Aljeur,
CNN says Porto is “cooler” than Lisbon
American news giant CNN has described Portugal’s second-city Porto as “cooler” than Lisbon. The bold statement comes in an article written by Paul Ames and published last week in the
Portugal holds collective breath as Venezuela descends further into chaos
With EU chiefs already saying yesterday’s ‘election result’ in Venezuela is unlikely to be recognised, Portugal is holding its breath, aware that thousands of emigrés could be on their way
Portugal “more and more” a destination for human trafficking
Sunday marked world day against human trafficking – and for Portugal it was a moment when the country would have been happier with no mention at all. But according to
Man who threw child from second floor balcony “interned in psychiatric unit”
The horrific episode six months ago when a man threw a terrified nine-year-old boy over a second floor balcony has finally received some form of closure. Prosecutors have considered the
Ronaldo’s fancy-footwork extends to bypassing world press possé
In what must have been today’s VIP-media-event-that-wasn’t, Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo showed the kind of fancy-footwork that has taken him (and his golden boots) into the history books. Despite
€50 million client heist: DECO accuses telecommunications companies of “illegal” rip-off
Consumer watchdog DECO has accused Portugal’s leading telecommunications companies of ripping clients off to the tune of €50 million. The association wants to see the money all paid back, explains
Suppliers’ guide to ‘best paying’ Algarve councils
Time taken by borough councils to settle accounts is invariably highlighted when excessive, but a new report has just shown how prompt some Algarve councils can be. Indeed, for suppliers
American tourist suffers multiple fractures in badly-timed dive onto tourist boat
A 26-year-old US tourist had to be rushed to hospital after he “dived into the water and landed on top of a tourist pleasure-boat” in Albufeira over the weekend. It
Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for tax fraud hearing on Monday
In the news for weeks due to the arrival of new children, Portugal’s footballing hero Cristiano Ronaldo will be back in the media spotlight tomorrow as he faces a court