Funding seminars in the Algarve
A string of free-admission roadshows on how to apply for the Algarve’s community funding programmes will take place in four towns across the Algarve next week. The first will be
The UK Budget. How does it affect you?
George Osborne’s sixth Budget as the Coalition Chancellor was on March 18, 2015. We have summarised the changes that may affect expatriates, depending on your circumstances. Please note that there
UPDATE: Vilamoura “goes for a song” to Americans
It’s finally official – Vilamoura has been taken over by American private equity firm Lone Star Funds for a reported €200 million. If the figure is correct it means the
Official: Vilamoura bought by American fund
It’s finally official – Vilamoura has been taken over by American private equity firm Lone Star Funds. The US fund has acquired Garvecat, the company responsible for developing the Vilamoura
Intermarché announces €280 million expansion plan after profitable 2014
After a profit-making year, supermarket chain Intermarché has revealed plans to open 63 supermarkets and 90 petrol stations in Portugal by 2020, representing a total investment of around €280 million.
TAP breaks five-year profit spell with €46m losses in 2014
Airline || After five profit-making years, Portugal’s national airline TAP closed 2014 with losses to the tune of €46 million. Presenting the results on Wednesday (March 26), TAP president Fernando
Apolónia celebrates 32nd anniversary with “special discounts”
Apolónia Supermarkets will be celebrating its 32nd anniversary this Monday (March 23) with a number of “special discounts” for customers, as well as free baked treats and sparkling wines. Discounts
Business Network Algarve lunch at Holiday Inn
A lunch organised by Business Network Algarve (BNA) will take place at the Holiday Inn Algarve in Armação de Pera on March 27. BNA, self-described as “the region’s most dynamic
Continente does not deny plans for Lagoa hypermarket
Sonae’s supermarket chain Continente has not denied that it is planning to open a hypermarket in Lagoa. A source from Continente told the Resident that the chain is “always on
Portuguese develop Europe’s best App
An App developed by three Portuguese bright sparks has been considered Europe’s Best App at the EU Mobile Challenge, which took place in Barcelona. Launched in November 2014, NearUS allows