Tolls – the mess!
Dear Editor, I drive to my office in Central London every day so the concept of cameras catching my car journey and paying is not new to me. My cars
Anti-tolls actions continue in Algarve
Anti-tolls group A22 Users’ Commission has vowed “not to lay down arms” against the government measure to introduce charges on the A22 from December 8 last year. Led by the
Christmas charitable support in Foral de Larga Vista
Larga Vista Residents’ Association held their annual carol singing concert just before Christmas at the Restaurante ‘O’ Foral. Around 80 people of all ages and nationalities thoroughly enjoyed exercising their
Poll Results December 23, 2011
Last week we asked readers if they thought Portugal should return to the Escudo currency in light of the current economic situation. Our results showed that 44% thought the Escudo
Buganvília regains free parking for winter
Residents, businesses and shoppers at Buganvília Plaza near Quinta do Lago won a reprieve from recently introduced parking fees just in time for Christmas. Since October, parking charges have been
The weather for the New Year weekend
A clear New Year’s weekend is expected throughout the region, with chance of slight cloud cover on Sunday. Temperatures will reach highs of 17ºC and lows of 6ºC. Wind speeds
Gala launch for European Capital of Culture 2012
by CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com A gala to celebrate Guimarães as the ‘European Capital of Culture 2012’ was kicked off on Saturday with arts performances and an impressive 900 strong line-up
Royal visit to the Algarve
In a recent trip to the Algarve, their Royal Highness Archduke Christian and Archduchess Marie-Astrid of Austria stayed privately at the Rio Arade Manor House in Ferragudo. The Royal couple
Group invests in the Algarve sun for energy
by EMMA BERTENSHAW emma.bertenshaw@theresidentgroup.com Although meeting government targets for debt recovery in Portugal remains a priority for most businesses, there are also signs of a strong commitment to improving natural
Ryanair wants Lisbon base
Low cost airline Ryanair wants to share a new base with Easyjet in Lisbon. The airline has already announced that it will create up to 1,000 new jobs from its