Bush supports African economies
THE WHITE House has announced that five Portuguese-speaking countries will continue to benefit from access to American markets under the Law of Growth and Opportunity in Africa. On complying with
Chamber improves service despite hard times
THE BRITISH Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) is keeping its head above water despite difficult times. This was the conclusion of one of its directors, speaking at a BPCC and
Charity starts at home
EXISTIR, the Association for the Assistance and Rehabilitation of Disabled and Impoverished People in Loulé, has, once again, been chosen to benefit from money raised at the 8th Charity Golf
Congress centre for the Algarve
A NEW congress centre is to be constructed in the Algarve by 2006. The new complex, called Pavilhão do Arade, is to be located in Parchal, close to Portimão, and
Country needs stability
PORTUGUESE President, Jorge Sampaio, called for the restoration of political stability in his New Year’s address to the nation. Outlining what the country’s objectives should be for 2005, he mentioned
Earthquake felt in Olhão
AN EARTHQUAKE measuring 4.1 on the Richter Scale was felt in eastern Algarve on Monday (January 3), predominantly in Olhão since its epicentre was only 40km south of the town.
Economy slips through the tax net
PORTUGAL has one of the highest parallel economies in Europe, if not the world, according to the findings of two Portuguese economists. In their book, Accounting for the Hidden Economy:
EDP extends its tentacles
PORTUGUESE POWER giant EDP (Energias de Portugal) has gained control of regional gas distributor, Portgás. This means that the national electricity generator and supplier is continuing its expansion plans in
Faith reduces suicide
RELIGIOUS faith reduces the risk of suicide, according to a new report in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Previous studies also corroborate the most recent findings, namely that those countries
Fines introduced for feeding stray animals
FEEDING stray animals is now punishable by a fine in the borough of Peniche. Those caught ‘offending’ will be asked to pay 36 euros. The new measure has been approved