From New York to Lagos: Patty Farmer on her Algarve move and award-winning tea book
Over the years, Patty Farmer has forged a career that is defined by its impressive transitions, moving seamlessly from the high-stakes financial world of New York to the gentle, sun-drenched
São Brás de Alportel mourns sudden death of fire chief Raul Jesus
The municipality of São Brás de Alportel is mourning the unexpected death of fire chief Raul Manuel Lourenço de Jesus, who passed away at the age of 61 while on
Easyjet hopes to expand in Lisbon following TAP reprivatisation
The managing director of easyJet Portugal believes TAP’s reprivatisation will lead to the release of slots at Lisbon airport – which his company will want to take up. In an
Von der Leyen seeks “rapid approval” for Portugal’s defence spending plan
President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, has called today for the rapid approval by the Council of the European Union (EU) of Portugal’s plan for €5.8 billion
WestJet launches direct flights between Portugal and Canada
Canadian airline WestJet is set to strengthen air links between Portugal and Canada this year, with two new direct routes launching from Lisbon and Ponta Delgada. The first connection, linking
“Most expensive ever”: Food basket price reaches four-year high
Portuguese families are feeling the squeeze at the checkout like never before. According to consumer watchdog DECO PROteste, the basic food basket has surged to €249.09 in Portugal, the highest
Police call for help to identify body found near Madeira waterfall
Portugal’s PJ criminal police have issued a public appeal for help in identifying a man whose body was found in an advanced state of decomposition near a waterfall in Madeira.
Appeal court judges insist former banker with Alzheimer’s must go through new trial
In what is yet another defeat for the defence team representing former BES banker Ricardo Salgado, appeal court judges have ruled that he must endure a new trial (for fraud/
Portuguese embassy in Iran ‘closed temporarily’
Portugal’s government has decided to temporarily close its embassy in Iran, following mass demonstrations against the regime, mass killings of citizens and generally alarming rhetoric. A press release issued today
Burnt out vehicle at bottom of precipice hides grisly secret
An Italian-plated car lay at the bottom of a precipice in São Lourenço, Chaves, for ‘some days’ before GNR police went to investigate this week. Inside, they found the body