Road fund tax hokey-cokey: government changes rules again
Anyone trying to keep up with ever-changing rules in this country may have missed this one, as it came in during a press conference that set tongues wagging for another
Silves council calls public meeting amid backlash to beachside hotel project
Silves municipal council is bracing for a heated night on Thursday, December 18, when locals will get their first chance to directly grill officials over the new €50 million hotel
Wine production falls 20% this year
Wine production is expected to fall 20% this year to its lowest level in a decade, despite ‘good quality’, and the price of olive oil is expected to fall 5%,
Algarve’s iconic ‘Dom Rodrigo’ sweet wins protected status
The Portuguese government has officially approved the granting of protected status to one of the Algarve’s most cherished treats – the Dom Rodrigo. The decision to register the sweet as
Socialists fear “governmentalisation” of Lusa news agency
In the wake of the fairly ‘extraordinary’ government take on the effects of yesterday’s general strike, PS Socialists are requesting a parliamentary hearing with Minister of the Presidency António Leitão
“Inexpressive” general strike spills over to public sector for Friday
The general strike which the government tried valiantly to dismiss as “inexpressive” is still causing hiccups today with “high participation in both education and university and polytechnic canteens”. This may
Campaign begins to bring first elephant to quiet retirement in Alentejo
A campaign has begun to raise the roughly €120,000 needed to transport the first elephant due for quiet retirement at the sanctuary being prepared by Pangea non-profit organisation. Available on
Dozens meet in Portimão to discuss ‘Future of the Algarve’
The event took place on Friday, December 5 at Portimão Museum and saw Soifer present four of his own books: How to Get Out of the Crisis – Algarve/Alentejo, How
Meet Max – our gentle soul looking for a home this Christmas
Many people will already have seen his photo on our social media. He is a calm, steady, gentle dog who takes everything in his stride and has become a favourite
Vilamoura’s new luxury opportunity
Positioned as one of the region’s most exciting additions to the premium holiday home market, The Creek offers an exceptional opportunity for new owners looking to maximise returns while aligning