New hope in British family’s agonising search for missing grandfather
Two months on there is suddenly new hope that missing Odelouca resident John Bainbridge could be alive and well and not far from home. A man answering John’s description was
Even more of your thoughts on growing older
This is the third in our series of articles exploring how people in the near, at or over 80 age-group think and feel about getting older. The first two articles
Driving in Portugal
Ask Afpop In this new monthly column, afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, aims to answer some of the most frequently-asked questions by members. Question: Must I change my EU
Russian technicians accused of “moving parts” belonging to Portugal’s grounded fleet of firefighting Kamovs
Portugal’s ‘jinxed’ fleet of firefighting helicopters – purchased in a deal now under criminal investigation, and ironically signed off by prime minister António Costa when he was minister for internal
Trains hop on to Portugal’s holiday transport misery
If you’re lucky enough to get here by plane over the Easter holidays, don’t think of taking the train. They’re going on strike too – but not for an indefinite
Euro Weekly 29 March 2018
After last week’s positive indications from the Bank of England MPC meeting and an increase in retail sales by 0.8% in February, the pound started the week well. Now that
Eco-warriors refuse to give up as drilling looks inevitable
The “unthinkable” is suddenly looking like the inevitable. Despite all the protests, the fine words by local leaders, the petitions, the court bids and the articles in the press alluding
Carvoeiro hosts Easter fair
An Easter fair with exhibitors selling everything from handicraft to regional sweets will be held in Carvoeiro between Friday and Sunday (March 30-April 1). There will also be a variety
Quinta dos Vales hosts ‘Open Door’ on April 22
Estômbar’s Quinta dos Vales winery and art park will be hosting its popular ‘Open Door’ event on Sunday, April 22 between 11am and 7pm. The event is held every year
Circus celebrates relationship between humans and animals
A contemporary circus performance entitled ‘Bestias’ that aims to celebrate the ancestral connection between humans and animals will be taking place in the western Algarve town of Odeceixe between April