Construction sector down 9% in 2012
Portugal’s construction sector is expected to continue on a downward spiral this year, with recovery only likely to begin in 2014. These are the predictions of DBK consultants. In 2012,
Infestation of the pine caterpillar
Since 1980, Peste Control do Algarve has been exterminating unwanted pests from the homes and establishments of many throughout the Algarve. Unfortunately, from time to time we all encounter an
Making the most out of your holiday home
Interhome have been specialists in the holiday home rental market since 1965. The company offers 33,000 top quality properties such as villas, apartments and chalets in 23 countries worldwide. Property
New easyJet route
Low-cost airline easyJet has been awarded the right to fly the route between Gatwick, England, to Moscow, Russia, following a decision by Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority. Rival carriers British Airways
Norberto Pools, expertise and professionalism
If you are searching for one of the best Algarve pool companies, your search is over. As one of the leading Algarve pool builders with a vast portfolio of pools
JSTA gets the red carpet
The Jim Stewart Tennis Academy has recently unveiled an innovative new court – the first of its kind in Portugal and Spain. The striking red court is, in fact, a
Ignite an audience with your ideas
Faro will be representing the Algarve in this year’s last session of the Ignite networking event on November 30 in the region’s capital city. Paris, London, Singapore, Beijing, Seattle, Munich,
New venture brings the historic and contemporary together
A recent collaboration between the Grupo Lágrimas and the Grupo Alexandre de Almeida has resulted in the merging of a range of heritage hotels located across Portugal, to create the
BPI bank seek to repay state aid
The Chief Executive Officer of Banco Português de Investimento (BPI) said last week that the bank intends to seek authorisation to pay off €100 million in state-owned contingent convertible bonds
Apple profits hit record high
US technology giant Apple Inc has reported a 24% increase in net profit, to $8.2 billion, for the July-September quarter, due to higher sales of iPhones. Higher international sales accounted