Fireworks ban causes uproar as fireworks companies face huge losses
Portugal’s pyrotechnics association (ANEPE) has lashed out against a fireworks ban that has been imposed by the government, saying the decision lacks any “practical sense”. The ban is in place
Decline of British market worries Algarve and Madeira
The plunging number of British tourists who are choosing Portugal as their holiday destination is worrying tourism authorities in the country, especially in the Algarve and Madeira. Hotels are also
Ryanair accused of “forcing autistic girl off plane in Faro”
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is being accused of having forced a 13-year-old autistic girl off a plane she had boarded at Faro airport as staff did not believe she was
Vets report 22% increase in number of abandoned animals
Veterinarians are concerned about the increasing number of animals being abandoned in Portugal, with a reported 22% increase in 2017 compared to the previous year. So far this year, official
Victims of Premier FX told to contact liquidators in the first instance
Premier FX customers have been advised by administrators PKF Geoffrey Martin & Co to contact them in order to see their queries and concerns addressed. A statement has been posted
Public tender launched for long overdue dredging work at Faro dock
Docapesca, the country’s fishing port authority, has launched a public tender for much-needed dredging work at Faro’s dock. The work, which will cover a 17,500sqm area, will cost around €100,000
Weekend weather: Most of Portugal on “yellow alert” due to extreme heat
Fifteen districts in Portugal will be under yellow alert this weekend due to the extreme heat that is forecast. Only Bragança, Vila Real and Viseu are not included in the
Portugal’s population to shrink by 2.3 million
An EU report has painted a grim picture of Portugal’s population, which is expected to lose 2.3 million people by 2070. This means that the country’s current population of 10.3
Sir Cliff hears BBC “won’t be appealing” landmark privacy damages
After all the initial protestations, the BBC will not be contesting the High Court’s decision to award pop legend Sir Cliff Richard well over £200,000 in damages for live TV
Company that lost thousands of trees in Monchique fire dips €650 million
In the space of less than two weeks one of Portugal’s strongest brands – paper and pulp company Navigator – has not only lost several thousands of trees in the