UK tabloid prompts new panic in Portugal
In a week when two UK tabloids suggested earth-movers would be moving in on Praia da Luz big-time in a new search for Madeleine McCann, another erroneous report has sowed
Fire prevention
An agreement that will see hunters contributing to the prevention of forest fires has been signed between Castro Marim council and local hunting associations. The municipality will provide €1,500 per
Faro heart unit in the limelight
After a “winter of discontent” within the Algarve health service, Faro Hospital has emerged smelling of roses. Tourism bosses have voted unanimously on a motion congratulating the hospital on its
End of the road
Following a roller-coaster season which saw Portimonense close to achieving first class status for long periods during what is their 100th anniversary year, the dream finally ended in Chaves last
UPDATE: Madeleine: “Earth-diggers everywhere” an exaggeration
A little more than a day after UK tabloids suggested earth-diggers would be “everywhere” in a heightened police search for Madeleine McCann in Praia da Luz, Sky News has reported
Crippling youth unemployment continues unabated
Youth unemployment continues to grow in Portugal, with the number of jobless increasing from a staggering 35% in February to 35.4% in March. Statisticians however are quick to manipulate the
Lack of doctors shuts Loulé emergency centre
Dozens of people faced chaos on Friday last week as Loulé’s emergency unit closed its doors. A small notice explained: “There are no doctors available, please go to Faro Hospital.”
Portimão on tenterhooks waiting for €133 million loans
One of the country’s most financially-strapped councils, Portimão is on tenterhooks waiting for €133 million in loan money. Staying afloat, says the town’s Mayor Isilda Gomes, is “extremely difficult” and
Troika warning as adjustment programme nears its close
An inscrutable Subir Lall left a chill in the air as the Troika decamped following the 12th and final evaluation of Portugal’s adjustment programme, now days away from coming to
Algarve youth can at last do military 'service' day in Portimão
At last, young Algarvians forced to take part in National Defence Day (Dia da Defesa Nacional) can do so closer to home. A new protocol signed by the Mayor of