Can you remote work from Portugal?
For Kelly Murtagh and Baptiste Prost, the answer is a resounding YES. While they don’t know each other, live in the same regions or even work in the same occupational
Britains got talent presenters lose millions in Caixa Geral black hole
Three famous UK TV celebrities lost millions of euros in an Algarve property investment that went horribly wrong. Ant and Dec paid €3 million each to purchase property in the
PortoBay hotels offer special deals on long-stay holidays
Portuguese hotel group PortoBay has announced a series of perks for anyone who decides to book a “21-night-or-more” stay at one of its hotels in the Algarve and Madeira. The
Do you know the advantages of wearing contact lenses?
There are a few advantages you must consider when pondering the use of contact lenses vs. eyeglasses: – Unlimited visual field – your vision will not feel limited as it
24% of tourist accommodation still closed
The National Statistics Institute INE estimates that 24% of tourist accommodation remained closed in September because of the Covid-19 pandemic. And it says that Portugal’s tourism economy did not bounce
Christmas magic arrives at Forum Algarve
Christmas season has officially started at Forum Algarve, with decorations and lights already up to bring colour and warmth to the Faro shopping centre known for its annual festive celebrations.
Bank of Portugal could force shareholders to sell their positions in banks at risk
A new banking code will pave the way for Portugal’s banking supervisor, the Bank of Portugal, to force the country’s largest banks to sell their positions if the institution is
International stores versus independent retailers
This year has certainly been one of reflection and, for many retailers, a challenging time. In Portugal, the international stores, in particular, are focusing on turning stock around, whilst the
Bank mergers on the horizon within two years
The CEO of Portuguese State bank Caixa Geral de Depósitos argued this week that Portugal’s banking sector will likely consolidate over the next two years. That consolidation, which could involve
March of the Penguin
Penguin keeps Algarve residents comfortable and cost-efficient with low-energy home heating and cooling systems – air conditioning, solar hot water, solar PV for electricity, and high-efficiency heat pumps for pools,