Go-go Gomes
Busy Portimão mayoress Isilda Gomes has now got a new responsibility. Not only in charge of one of the country’s most indebted municipalities, she has now been elected to lead
Portuguese women “live longer”, says WHO
Study || Could this be the flip side to the news last week that everyone in Portugal drinks too much (see story HERE)? Now we are told by the same
Final curtain
Portimonense concluded what ultimately turned out to be a disappointing season with a low-key 1-0 home win over Oliveirense. In front of only 600 non-paying fans, the Algarveans exerted early
Private banks in the doldrums
Losses || As two international banks turn their backs on Portugal – and a third is said to be seriously considering its options – news on Friday reveals that Portugal’s
EDP offers 200 jobs
Strategy || Electricity supplier EDP is “renovating its staff” and looking for 200 interns to turn things round. According to the group’s CEO António Mexia, the company has a new
Warm weather threatened by rain and plunging temperatures
This weekend may be one of the last chances to enjoy the early summer-like weather in Portugal before spring kicks in again. As seven districts – Santarém, Leiria, Castelo Branco,
African “artful dodgers” finally run to ground
Amadora || It was good while it lasted, but police have finally foiled a gang of “artful dodgers” who have been stealing from shops and businesses in Portugal and then
BBVA (also) pulls out of Portugal
Closing || Just a week after banking giant Barclays announced it is pulling out of Portugal, news has emerged that Spanish bank BBVA is also packing its bags. According to
Portugal’s mosquito tornado “travels the world”
At first, photographer Ana Filipa Scarpa thought it was a real twister – but when she realised it was stationary, she ventured a little closer and the bizarre truth began
Air and sea scramble as Algarve fisherman lost at sea
Maritime police are still searching air and sea for a 55-year-old fisherman dragged off his boat while releasing octopus tackle into the waters. The accident happened early this morning (Friday