“Super-gonorrhea” outbreak sees cases in Portugal “quadruple” over five years
A bacteria-resistant strain of gonorrhea is sweeping the world, and Portugal is no exception. In five years, the number of people contracting the disease through unprotected sex here has ‘gone
Spanish and French holidaymakers “delighted” to see national police patrolling Albufeira
In the headlines recently thanks to a drink-fuelled invasion by Brits, Albufeira is making efforts to change its image by inviting foreign police in to accompany routine patrols. This summer,
Fraudsters siphoned €96,000 from Montepio account holders – and one remains ‘free’
The elaborate phishing scheme is alleged to have swindled 16 Montepio bank account holders out of €96,000 – “a large part of which has not been recovered”. The ‘good news’
Portimão firemen rescue two dogs from drowning
Two dogs that were “at risk of drowning” at Portimão’s water treatment plant (ETAR) were rescued by firefighters on Saturday afternoon (July 8). The animals – a Labrador and a
Football boss says Euro 2016 win can be stepping stone for Portugal
It was a year ago today (July 10) that Portugal stunned the football world by upsetting France in Paris to win the Euro 2016 with an extra-time goal scored by
Health service in crisis: “several hospitals on brink of financial collapse”
With the health problems of the Algarve known only too well, the truth is that the rest of the country is no better off. Today (Monday), tabloid Correio da Manhã
“Galpgate” MPs finally fall on their swords – “others set to follow”
Three Secretaries of State handed in their resignations on Sunday – 13 months since their names were linked to the convoluted football freebie controversy, now dubbed Galpgate. On Monday, the
Euro weekly update – week ending 7th July
Euro strength continued as the value of German bunds fell, making the single currency one of the week’s best performers. This was largely aided by an interesting development towards the
Weekend weather: Beach weather forecast for Algarve
A weekend of warm, sunny weather is forecast for the Algarve, with temperatures as high as 32ºC. Elsewhere in Portugal, milder temperatures and cloudy skies are expected, with maximums unlikely
EDP “excessive rents” corruption probe sees 9th arguido
EDP “excessive rents” corruption probe sees new arguido The number of official suspects now lined up in the convoluted EDP “excessive rents” corruption probe swelled to nine today (Friday), with