BPCC event at Nata Design
Members and guests of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) came together to network and socialise at a cocktail evening held at Nata Design in Faro on February 18. Representatives
A new way to carry currency abroad
A new currency card has been launched by Global Currency Exchange Network designed to give travellers, business executives and holiday makers a safe and secure alternative to cash when spending
Apolónia voted gourmet shop of the year
Algarve-based supermarket chain Apolónia has been voted the gourmet shop of the year 2010 by the Portuguese magazine Gala Revista dos Vinhos. A spokesman for Gala Revista dos Vinhos said:
Mass recruitment
Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel has announced that they are looking for staff to fill 80 vacancies at the luxury resort in Sagres. Of the 80 jobs, 52 are to
Visibly different lighting solutions
Using an outdoor living space does not need to be restricted to daylight hours. For by installing the correct lighting, every home owner is able to enjoy the beautiful Algarve
Business magazine appoints new Editor
People & Business, Portugal’s leading English language business magazine for 20 years, has appointed Lisbon-based journalist and Algarve Resident correspondent Chris Graeme as its new Editor. Chris Graeme, 45, has
Change of location
Orthopaedic shoe specialists Centro dos Pés are moving from their current shop in Almancil to a new store located in Lagoa. The company, which specialises in the sale, fitting and
Azul Properties moves out of Loulé
After eight years in Loulé, Azul Properties have moved from the town and will now have an administrative base in Boliqueime, while meeting clients in locations to suit them.
LIDL launches free shopping draw
German supermarket chain LIDL is offering 50 shoppers in stores the chance to win a year’s worth of shopping to the value of €1,500. LIDL is offering every shopper who
Stock market seminar in Dutch
Learn more about the stock market at a seminar with “stock guru” Sem van Berkel on March 9 at Vila Vita Parc in Porches and organised by Alex Portugal.

