Women inspired by women
More than 60 women took part in the Women & Success conference on Saturday December 7, enjoying the chance to connect, learn and share experiences with other professional women from
Porches Pottery celebrating 45 years in Algarve
Porches Pottery is this year celebrating 45 years in the Algarve and to mark the occasion has produced a range of Christmas ornaments, such as angels. The owners describe the
New €45 million investment for Castro Marim
Castro Marim Golf and Country Club has just announced it will be investing another €45 million in its year-round tourist project. The development that provides jobs throughout the year, albeit
DECO informs…Petition against lengthy customer loyalty contracts
DECO believes that demanding a 24-month customer loyalty contract for clients who obtain a telecommunications service is heavily penalising. Operators insist on applying the maximum period allowed by law, preventing
4paws – the ‘five-star’ doggie guesthouse
4paws is an exciting new addition to the Algarve’s dog accommodation market. Located just outside Lagoa, the ‘doggie guesthouse’ – as it is coined by owner Luís Silva – presents
Best foot forward at Vila Vita
Vila Vita Parc, near Porches, has announced a new exclusive-to-Portugal partnership with Margaret Dabbs, the luxury specialist in foot care. The products are now available at the five-star Algarve resort’s
Pioneering ‘nautical station’ for Praia do Barril
A pioneering nautical station, offering all things fun on-the-ocean-wave at Tavira’s Praia do Barril, is the focus of a joint initiative backed by beach resort Pedras d’el Rei and the
PC sales drop year-on-year
Personal computer sales have dropped nearly 18% this year and may be approaching the end of their life-cycle. Forecasts by IDC consulting company predict that approximately 627,000 computers will be
Portugal’s sexiest industry in Europe beats champagne
It is presented as the “sexiest industry in Europe” and has meant that Portugal’s footwear industry has trounced French champagne for a prestigious award. Portugal’s bid for support and recognition
Moviflor strike as bosses plan mass lay-offs
Staff at bankrupt Moviflor furniture outlets throughout Portugal will be coming out on strike on Sunday. At issue are the non-payment of wages and bonuses – and the fact that