Run on tolls devices at Algarve post offices
With just two days to go until tolls come into effect on the A22, many post offices have run out of the devices that residents with Portuguese registered cars need
2012 starts with a bang despite tough economy
by SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@theresidentgroup.com As the clock struck midnight on December 31, the Algarve region welcomed more than 140,000 visitors. However, it appears the current economic crisis had an impact
Cost of living goes up
by CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com For millions living in Portugal, the New Year was the moment of truth as tax hikes on essential goods and services rose. Household electricity bills had
Managerial change at Olhanense
Following a run of poor results, including Olhanense’s shock 2-1 defeat in the Portugal (FA) Cup quarter-final at 2nd Division Oliveirense, it came as no real surprise when manager Daúto
The Nutcracker comes to Faro
A performance of The Nutcracker by the Russian National Ballet Theatre of Moscow is taking place at the Pedro Ruivo Auditorium in Faro on Tuesday, January 10 at 9.30pm. The
Mass redundancies soared 53% in 2011
The number of Portuguese firms that made their workforces redundant en-mass soared by 53% last year, up to November. By that month, the number of employees laid off under collective
What YOU are saying about the A22 tolls
Democracy gives choice In this case there is no alternative to the A22. The EN125 (only one) is not ready to receive so many people, mostly Portuguese, who have to go
Middle Eastern music adds some spice
The Al Mutamid festival of Middle Eastern and North African music and dance is returning to the Algarve for its 12th anniversary with performances in Lagos, Lagoa and Loulé. The
A dark day for the Algarve, as A22 tolls begin on December 8
By EMMA BERTENSHAW and SOPHIE MCCARRICK news@theresidentgroup.com Motorists will have to start paying toll charges to use the Algarve’s A22 motorway from Thursday next week (December 8). The decree-law enabling
Consulate reaches out to the British community around Porto
A series of talks will be held in Porto by the British Consulate in Lisbon, with the help of other partner organisations, on January 23. The event is aimed at