59,000 new homes will evaporate unless VAT is reduced to 6% on construction
“We’re facing a huge challenge here in Portugal with a sector that has been undercapitalised over the past 20 years” – Minister for Infrastructure and Housing Portugal’s government is running
Survival of the fittest …
“If we don’t take care of the helpless, less fortunate, who will?” – APAA The RSPB (bird conservation charity) had put out a heart-warming report that turtle doves border-lining on
Algarve Wine Society goes East
Members taste Alentejo’s Herdade da Mingorra wines Herdade da Mingorra, in the Alentejo, has a long-standing connection with the Eastern Algarve, with the owners, the Uva family, owning a well-known
Power almost fully restored throughout country by midnight; water supply still patchy
Lights start turning on, slowly, from 5pm Power is now almost fully restored throughout the country after the mass blackout – described by prime minister Luís Montenegro as “serious, unprecedented
Two gentlemen looking for a home: Thor and Fjord
Both are ready for a fresh start and a loving home This week we’d like to introduce two special boys at the Cadela Carlota shelter in Lagos – each with
Flying high! May Day balloon raffle
T2C will host a spectacular balloon raffle where everyone will have the chance to win a prize Prominent Algarve charity Tavira 2nd Chance (T2C) will be staging a fundraising May Day
Government greenlights €300 million investment in four companies
Investment creates more than 1,200 jobs Suggesting the caretaker government does not in fact have its hands tied when it comes to spending money, the ministry of economy has announced
Portugal hit by major power outage
Parts of Spain also affected A major power outage is affecting parts of Portugal Spain, France and Italy this Monday morning. The Resident’s office in Lagoa has been affected, as
Lions Club International launches first English-speaking branch in East Algarve
The new branch aims to serve communities from Faro to the Spanish border The Lions Club International Sotavento-Algarve, a branch of the Portuguese Lions Club in Faro, held its inaugural
“No trains running in Portugal today”
Unions say strike has 100% adherence There is 100% adherence to the strike mounted by workers of state rail company, Comboios de Portugal. According to union ‘Sindicato Ferroviário da Revisão