It’s official: “brutal” tax increases aren't the quick fix
It is the clearest indictment of the government’s ongoing policies of austerity. Despite the “brutal tax increases” brought in under the current administration, fiscal receipts have dropped in relation to
Sir Henry Cotton anniversary tournament “fully-booked”
Over 112 golfers took part in the celebration of Sir Henry Cotton Trophy Tournament’s 25th anniversary, held on May 31 at the Penina Hotel & Golf Resort in Portimão. At
Temperatures plummet after last weekend’s heatwave
Few will be complaining as temperatures drop this week after the 40ºC and higher registered in various areas of the country over last weekend. Alcácer do Sal in the Alentejo
UPDATE: McCanns reported to be “furious” as court case postponed
The delays we reported earlier this morning (https://stg.portugalresident.com/new-revelations-as-mccanns-go-all-out-for-%E2%82%AC1-million-in-damages) were due to the fact that former police chief Gonçalo Amaral delivered a letter to the court at 9am this morning announcing
New revelations as McCanns go all-out for €1 million in damages
As Gerry McCann was due to testify today (June 16) in the long-running civil action for defamation that he and wife Kate have taken out against former detective Gonçalo Amaral,
16 tractor accidents registered this year in Viseu
Viseu has become Portugal’s unofficial tractor blackspot this week, with 16 accidents registered this year and five deaths. Ana Maria Silva, 52, was the latest fatality – a woman who
Guadiana sport fishing competition
The Sport Fishing Association of Castro Marim will be holding its 7th International Sport Fishing Competition on the Guadiana River on June 22. Over 100 fishermen from Portugal and Spain
Groundbreaking moves – and statements – for Algarve health
First, the big news – particularly if you have had a kidney transplant: a new protocol signed last week means that transplant patients who live in the Algarve no longer
“Pitchforkers” bid for BBVA
The bank that many associate with farmers in their Wellington boots, is tipped to take over Spain’s BBVA operations in Portugal. According to Spanish newspaper El Confidencial, four banking groups
Ryanair launches six new routes for Portugal
Launching six new routes for Portugal, the flamboyant boss of low-cost airline Ryanair has told journalists that his company is on track to topple TAP as the biggest airline company