Portuguese language courses in Lagos
Enrolments are open for Portuguese courses (all levels) starting next term in Centro de Línguas de Lagos. The language school, recognised by the Portuguese Ministry of Education, has been providing
Tax breaks for pensioners and Golden Visas “here to stay”, says government
Whatever the tax authorities of Sweden or Finland feel, Portugal has no intention whatsoever in doing away with its “best kept tax secret”: the Non-Habitual Residents Regime. The same goes
“Contaminated police” push for pension rights
Dozens of PSP agents have been advised to leave the service after becoming ‘contaminated’ by heavy metals following time spent in two mobile shooting ranges. The ranges have since been
Back to school: “thousands of pupils without teachers”
Portuguese schools returned from over 12 weeks of holidays today in habitual style: thousands of pupils are missing a full complement of teachers, janitors are few and far between and
New prizes announced for Macmillan Coffee Morning raffle to raise money for cancer support
Several new prizes have been announced for the raffle that will be held during the Macmillan Coffee Morning event which will take place on Friday, September 28 at Quinta do
Parchal welcomes Zumba masterclass in October
A Zumba masterclass will be held in the car park of the Centro de Congressos do Arade in Parchal on Friday, October 5, from 7pm to 11pm. The masterclass will
Macmillan Cancer Support Brunch fundraiser
The Shack at Quinta do Lago is hosting a fundraising brunch on Friday, September 28 from 9.30am to 11.30am, featuring food and a raffle in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Reasons to oppose oil drilling near the Costa Vicentina
Oil and gas extraction in Portugal, and particularly in the Algarve, is a highly contested issue. Many people realise there is a lot at stake and obviously there are some
GALP manager also ‘advised’ Sea Ministry for two years: was this really kosher, query MPs
A new “shock” as the country hurtles towards the moment where energy companies GALP and ENI will have the green light to start drilling for oil and gas off the
Ten UK police under investigation for death of Portuguese father
Ten UK police officers are reported to be under investigation for the shocking death in police custody of a 30-year-old Portuguese family man described by neighbours as “a lovely guy”