Algarve hoteliers predict slight rise in New Year’s occupancy rates
Occupancy to be “slightly above the 80% recorded last year” Hoteliers in the Algarve are predicting a slight increase in their occupancy rates for the New Year’s Eve season compared
INEM now under direct responsibility of health minister
Minister of Health Ana Paula Martins says that INEM (the country’s institute for medical emergency) is now under her direct responsibility. She guarantees the government’s priorities are to find solutions
Fugitive from justice caught getting on bus
PSP police in Leiria managed to catch a 64-year-old man with a series of criminal offences to his name – for driving without a licence, driving whilst drunk etc –
Brazilians account for nearly half of Algarve’s immigrant workers
Most immigrant workers in the Algarve are young adults A study from a collaborative research group in tourism shows that nearly half of the immigrant workers in the Algarve’s tourism
Algarve campaigners receive “friend of environment award”
PROBAAL says honour reinforces its determination to protect “unique Barrocal territory” PROBAAL, the Algarve environmental group that recently helped see off a massively destructive solar panel project, has been honoured
Portugal’s health directorate forced to u-turn over “yet another piece of nonsense”
Directorate was trying to do away with traditional colours for boys and girls health booklets Portugal’s DGS (health general directorate) announced yesterday that “there will no longer be blue or
Algerian escapes police custody on way into court in Lisbon
‘Manhunt’ underway in capital A police manhunt is underway to recapture a 36-year-old Algerian who managed not only to escape from police custody as he was being taken into a
Portugal deploys over 100 personnel to aid flood relief efforts in Valencia
Portugal sends help to flood-affected Valencia Portugal is sending a joint civil protection and armed forces force with more than 100 personnel to help with the flood relief efforts in
Summer of Saint Martin to make way for cold and rain
Pleasant weather to be replaced by cold and rain Portugal’s pleasant Summer of Saint Martin – a period of warm weather in November usually associated with the legend of Saint
Oldies Motorfest showcases classic cars in Faro
Dozens of classic cars will be on display in Faro this Saturday (November 16) as part of the fifth Oldies Motorfest. Taking place at Jardim Manuel Bívar from 10am to