Fatacil given face-lift for 2014 bumper fair in Lagoa
Lagoa || Fatacil is set to return on August 15 with a whole new format and cheaper tickets. It is an attempt to ‘revive’ the fair after a winter-of-discontent which
PSP Police given special furniture removal duties
Discontent || As many as 10 PSP officers fulfilling desk duties have been commandeered to act as furniture removers as the elaborate move to Lisbon’s state-of-the-art police building continues. It
Presidents' of Covilhã protest closure of primary school
The presidents of two parishes in Covilhã barricaded themselves into their council offices on Monday in protest to the closure of the area’s primary school. Their demonstration was timed to
Rik Mayall’s ‘little-known’ Algarve role
As the show-business world reacts with shock and sadness to news of the death of comedian/ actor Rik Mayall, the Resident can reveal that one of his last roles was
German couple found dead in Funchal
A German couple, reported missing since last Wednesday, has been found dead at the bottom of a ravine in Funchal, Madeira. The pair had arrived on the island only the
Portugal "bottom" when it comes to family support
Portugal is the second European country that spends the least money on financial support for families, according to a study by the Portuguese Large Families Association (APFN). Only Poland pays
Church in Portugal “worried” by number of priests leaving fraternity
The Church in Portugal is “worried” by the number of priests leaving the fraternity in order to get married. The Fraternitas association is particularly concerned by priests’ lack of interest
Vítor Gaspar takes home €23,000 tax free
He was instrumental in bringing about ‘enormous tax increases’ for Portugal’s working folk and families, but this week he was smiling broadly for the newspapers which report that former finance
Lonely Planet reveal Vila do Bispo as one of Europe’s best secrets
Lonely Planet, the world’s largest travel guide book publisher, has chosen Vila do Bispo as one of Europe’s best secrets, naming it ‘The Secret Crustacean Capital’ for its offer of
Gilberto Madaíl in Switzerland over Qatar’s corruption allegations
Former Portuguese football federation chief Gilberto Madaíl has been in Switzerland this week helping with inquiries into allegations of corruption concerning Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup. Talking to