Controversy as mystery fire at overstuffed landfill miraculously “frees up vital space”
Environmentalists want answers after a mystery fire in the middle of overstuffed Loulé landfill site. The reason is the timing. The fire came just weeks after Algar, the Algarve’s solid
Former economy minister cited in EDP ‘excessive rents corruption investigation’
Following on from the rather shambolic presentation of yet another incidence of alleged institutional corruption, former minister for the economy Manuel Pinho has been formally cited as an ‘arguido’ (official
Four injured in EN125 crash
Four people were injured when two cars were involved in a violent collision on the EN125 at Chão das Donas in Portimão on Friday (June 30) lunchtime. One of the
Pedrógão Grande damages top €500 million as experts “exclude lightning strike”
More than two weeks since the deadly fire in Pedrógão Grande that killed 64 people and injured over 200, controversy continues – with answers few and far between. Damages have
Zoomarine among world’s best theme parks
Guia’s Zoomarine has been ranked as the eighth best amusement park in Europe and the 24th best in the world by visitors of travel website TripAdvisor. The popular Algarve attraction
2017: property market overview
The real estate market dynamics in Portugal is recovering and has already increased significantly on last year’s figures. According to the Portuguese Real Estate Professionals and Brokers Association (APEMIP), it
Citizens demand “more staff and better conditions” at Portimão Hospital
Angry citizens protested outside Portimão Hospital on Saturday afternoon (July 1) to demand “more health professionals and better conditions” at Algarve hospitals and health units this summer. The demo was
Campaigning vet on trail of heartless sickle attacker
This was the horrific situation that faced vet Ana Barros last week. “Estrela” as she has been named by her rescuers was discovered in Marco de Canaveses on Friday with
Reluctant hero honoured for bravery during London terror attack
Portuguese nurse Carlos Pinto continues to say he really did nothing more than his job, but his efforts to save one of the victims of the London Bridge terror attack
IMF “more optimistic about Portugal than the Socialist government”
Portugal’s decision to repay IMF bailout loans ‘early’ has seen the institution change its tune over the country’s financial position. Indeed, right now the IMF appears to see a brighter