“Monster” still at large
The man now known as the ‘Monster of São João de Pesqueira’ (Viseu) is still on the run from justice, after having gunned down four female members of his family,
Algarve Golf kids
Keen young golfers are being offered the chance to receive a true tour player experience at the Oceânico World Kids Golf Championship (OWKG), being hosted for the sixth time at
Unwitting police foil sheep robbers
In a routine operation stop, police have foiled an extraordinary case of sheep rustling. As many as 11 sheep and five lambs appear to have been stolen after being bundled,
Irish Algarve wedding
A total of 92 people flew over from Cork, Ireland, to attend the wedding of Shane and Sinead O’Mahoney. They married at the Santa Maria Church in Lagos (the historical
Surf potential in Portugal
Surfing currently contributes around €400 million to the Portuguese economy every year. But the impact of the sport could be “even higher” if it was seen as a “lucrative business”,
Relief as government steps in over controversial waterfront property law
After months of panic and legal wrangles, the controversial law threatening the ownership of Portugal’s waterfront properties has been turned on its head. In the nick of time, deadlines that
More tax hikes announced for 2015
Finance Minister Maria Luis Albuquerque, Minister of Solidarity, Employment and Social Security Pedro Mota Soares and Minister of the Presidency and Parliamentary Affairs Luis Marques Guedes arrive at the press
Paris-Beja
Monday saw the first charter flight between Paris and Beja in a new service that estimates it will carry as many as 40,000 tourists per year. The flights, in the
Bad call
An 86-year-old man locked out of his house in Cadafaz, Góis, made a tragic decision when he decided to try and climb in through an open upstairs window. He used
Blue Flag success for Algarve beaches
The Algarve is once again the region flying the most Blue Flags in Portugal, with 82 beaches receiving the accolade this year – 13 more than last year. Twelve beaches