Hotels up in arms over proposed tourist tax for the Algarve
A bitter wrangle involving hotels, businesses and boroughs in the Algarve has broken out over the controversial approval of a tourist tax to be charged at the region’s hotels and
Ecstacy levels in Lisbon’s wastewater increase 42.2%
In the space of a year the level of the psychoactive drug ecstacy in Lisbon’s wastewater has increased by 42.2%. Lisbon now ranks in 9th place on a list of
Vilamoura garage fire destroys two cars
Two cars were destroyed on Monday afternoon when a fire broke out in a garage near the Vilamoura Marina. No one was hurt and the fire was quickly put out
Easter cake celebrated in São Marcos da Serra
Famous for its delicious bread, the rural town of São Marcos da Serra in Silves is also known for its mouth-watering Easter cake, the Folar. An event to showcase this
Moving your property company to Portugal
Is it a golden goose or a poisoned chalice? Much has been written about the changes in legislation affecting non-resident, “offshore” property holding companies and I would be the first
What’s in store for expats in Portugal in 2018
So, 2018 is already under way but it is still the perfect time to both review the year that has just passed and also to look ahead at what might
Top garden herbs for women
Spring is truly springing and, like me, you may be thinking about which plants to have in your garden this year. Here are the three herbs I think every woman
Tavira hotel hosts wine pairing dinner
Tavira’s Hotel Rural Quinta do Marco will host a wine pairing dinner on Saturday, March 24, from 8pm. All dishes served by chef Benjamin Bivar will be accompanied by a
Portimonense win at home
Portimonense 2-1 Vitória de Guimarães Portimonense gained three important points with a combative and ultimately more-than-deserved 2-1 Sunday lunchtime victory over fellow mid-table side Vitória de Guimarães. Manager Vítor Oliveira’s
Petitions by teachers and pupils blight Passos Coelho’s new career
Before it has even started, former prime minister Pedro Passos Coelho’s new career as a university lecturer on public administration and economics has created a storm of protests. Pupils and