Commando recruit deaths: all 19 military cited to face trial
In a case that boils down to what the prosecution calls “crimes committed by soldiers against soldiers” all 19 military personnel cited in the tragic “Commandos” investigation are to face
Credit squeeze: Bank regulator “makes it harder for families to borrow”
With Portuguese families reported to be owing the country’s banks over €25 billion, bank regulators have decided to ‘move the goalposts’. From now on, it will be harder to get
Financial fitness
Whether you think you’re doing well or know you need help, it’s a good idea to assess your financial fitness at least once every year. By understanding your weaknesses, you
Are you sure you have escaped UK tax? Understanding the UK residence test
If you are a British expatriate, it is crucial to establish your tax residency and understand how UK rules apply to you. You may be settled in Portugal, but if
London Calling
Poles apart It has been a funny old month for pole-dancing in London! Peter Stringfellow, owner of the ubiquitous club in his name near Covent Garden and various other establishments,
The Shape of Water
February 1, 2018 Director: Guillermo del Toro; Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon; Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Age: +16; Time: 123min From master story teller, Guillermo del Toro, comes
Phantom Thread
February 1, 2018 Director: Paul Thomas Anderson; Starring: Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville; Genre: Drama, Romance; Age: +12; Time: 130min Set in the glamour of 1950’s post-war London, renowned
Algarve named third cheapest destination for UK tourists
The Algarve has been named as the third cheapest destination for travellers from the UK, according to the UK Post Office’s holiday costs barometer. The survey analyses the average cost
Unemployment falls to 13-year low
Portugal’s unemployment rate fell below 8% in December for the first time in more than 13-years. The news has been reported by international papers as yet more proof that what
Silves celebrates sweet, juicy oranges
Live music, wine, handicraft and, of course, oranges will all be part of the second ‘Mostra Silves Capital da Laranja’, an event that showcases the town’s deliciously juicy oranges between