Altice “indignant” over call for State to repossess former telecom network
French telecommunications operator Altice is reported to be “indignant” that Bloco de Esquerda MPs has called on the State to ‘repossess’ former telecom network PT, now in Altice ownership. BE’s
Vila Vita Parc announces love-inspired menus
Vila Vita Parc in Porches is offering lovebirds the chance to celebrate Valentine’s Day with special menus being served on February 14 at the award-winning resort’s restaurants. You can expect
NATO chief smiles broadly saying Portugal should “pay more”
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has managed to hail Portugal a “key ally” while at the same time saying we must spend more on defence. Ahead of a beaming photoshoot,
11-year-old musical protegé “fined” €502 for playing piano at 6pm
He is highly-gifted, internationally-acclaimed and was practising for a charity piano recital for victims of last summer’s killer fires – but Sintra police weren’t listening to any of the mitigating
Finance minister “ready to step down” if cited in police investigation
The weekend was not kind to Finance Minister Mário Centeno, despite recent effusive praise from IMF director Christine Lagarde for his role in helping turn Portugal’s fortunes around (click here).
Government ministries reported to be “at odds over Algarve/ Alentejo oil exploration”
A surprising article has appeared in Expresso, suggesting the ministry of the environment is “at odds” over the energy ministry’s decision to extend gas and oil prospection contracts for three
More and more golden visa holders are bringing their families to Portugal
New data by the national immigration and borders service (SEF) has revealed that while fewer golden visas were granted to foreign investors last year, more and more holders are bringing
Massive search for 79-year-old British man missing from Silves home since Friday morning
As our paper edition went to press today, there was still no news of missing British resident John Bainbridge who left his home in Odelouca, Silves, in the early hours
Police investigate string of stolen cars in Faro and VRSA
PSP police are investigating at least seven cases of stolen vehicles in Faro and Vila Real de Santo António since the start of the year. The latest cases happened in
IMF boss praises Portugal’s “impressive” ability to payback bailout loan
Already shining at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, Portugal got further praise from Christine Lagarde, director of the IMF. Flanked by prime minister António Costa on