Former Catholic Church leader dies at 78
The former Cardinal of Lisbon José Policarpo died yesterday (March 12) aged 78. National media reports that the retired Catholic Church leader experienced chest pain early in the morning and
Almost 140,000 without family GP
Every family should have one, but the truth is that 31.1% of the Algarve’s population has not been appointed a family doctor, according to data from the regional health administration
New legal bid to block mega development near Lagoa dos Salgados
News has just emerged of an injunction by six environmental organisations battling to stop the mega tourist complex at Praia Grande, near Lagoa dos Salgados, Silves. The injunction, lodged in
Ria de Alvor eco-battle succeeds
After years of battling, environmentalists have won the day at Ria de Alvor. Businessman Aprígio Santos, dubbed an “eco-vandal” for his destruction of a wildlife haven on the Quinta da
Mário Soares calls for end to “insidious dictatorship”
Former President of the Republic Mário Soares made more of the waves he has become popular for in recent years by declaring that it is time “to stop the dictatorship”
Two dead and five missing in fishing disaster (Update)
Two fishermen – one Portuguese and one Spaniard – have been confirmed dead while five others are still thought to be missing in the ongoing rescue operation in Asturias following
Face Oculta
Just as Público newspaper predicted not long ago, closing arguments in the long-running corruption case known as Face Oculta have seen a lawyer for two of the defendants calling for
The Royal British Club arrives!
The Royal British Club has announced its Algarve inaugural event to take place on Tuesday, April 1. The event will take the form of a cocktail evening in the presence
Phone parking
Paying for parking in paid areas in Lagos can now be done on your cell phone. Maksu Services, part of the Empark group, has created a new system which allows
Pundits unite
Politicians from all quarters of the political spectrum have joined forces to sign a manifesto appealing for the restructuring of Portugal’s public debt. Despite all the government’s assurances that we