Moving from Reading, England, to Guimarães, Portugal
For years, web designer Simon Cook didn’t regard Portugal as a bold adventure. It was a quiet, recurring conversation at home. Simon’s wife is from Madeira, so Portugal was already
Portuguese MotoGP moved back one week due to war in Iran
The Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix has been postponed by one week following changes to the championship calendar caused by the Iran war. MotoGP organisers announced on Sunday that the Qatar
Carvoeiro Cat Charity adoptions up year on year
The Carvoeiro Cat Charity Associação (CCCA), with a sanctuary based in Porches, Lagoa, has had a bumper year for adoptions so far. In a statement, the charity says the results
The Algarveans took us on a hilarious rollercoaster of emotions!
The Algarveans produced a ‘wow’ version of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts. For three nights running, the cast performed this witty, touching
“Smile we are being substituted” – outrage as CHEGA embarks on new initiative
CHEGA is back in the ‘headlines’ this week after its youth arm (Juventude CHEGA) took part in “the nation’s largest educational fair” with a stand that pushed the party’s vehement
Hundreds demonstrate for ‘Peace not War’ in Lisbon, Porto
Hundreds braved the rain in Lisbon and Porto today to demonstrate against the war being waged in the Middle East. In an initiative organised by the Portuguese Council for Peace
Portugal leads European rankings in hospital infections with more than 100 deaths per month
A little-publicised fact among the soundbites centring on healthcare in Portugal is the fact that this relatively small country leads European rankings in hospital infections, with more than 100 deaths
Seafood inspires new tapas route in Vila Real de Santo António
Vila Real de Santo António will host a new gastronomic route named “Do Mar p’ra Mesa” from March 30 to April 5, an initiative designed to highlight the town’s fishing
EU measures can be taken if gas prices rise 70% – minister
Portuguese minister for environment and energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, has said today that there are various European mechanisms that could be triggered to help consumers and businesses if gas
CHEGA leader claims “victory for freedom” – then launches appeal
CHEGA leader André Ventura has had a bitter-sweet last 24-hours: first he heard that the case against him for using ‘controversial’ election posters during the recent presidential campaign has been