President Cavaco Silva booed in Silves
It was another surreal political moment. Talking to journalists after a whistle-stop tour of Algarve agricultural initiatives last week, President Cavaco Silva affirmed: “One cannot ignore the voices of the
Mourinho says coaching Portugal “will be something special”
In an exclusive interview with Yahoo, José Mourinho has outlined his plans to manage his home country of Portugal – but only at the end of his career. Mourinho was
First ‘Consular One Stop Shop’ on March 12 in Faro
Carrying on from its ‘Consulate in the Community’ events last year, the British Vice Consulate in Portimão is organising three consular events, entitled “Consular One Stop Shop”, in March and
Women earn 18% less than men
It is a controversial statistic for the 21st century, but the truth is that Portuguese women’s salaries are on average 18% below those of men. This means that to earn
Wonderful cheese
If you’re in the mood for some nice hot bread and fresh local cheese this weekend, it might be worth stopping by Vaqueiros, in Alcoutim. The town will be holding
Police ‘full of hope’ following massive demo
It was an impressive show of force and it brought “important consequences”. Despite fears that last night’s massive police demo in Lisbon would ‘end in tears’, ugly scenes were at
ANA Airports tightens grip on “unlicensed” car hire companies
Small rent-a-car companies based at Faro airport say they face ruin over plans to charge stiff “extra service fees” this season. The plans were announced by national airport operator ANA
The sun is out! Spring-like weekend ahead
After weeks of heavy rain, strong gusts and freak waves causing widespread damage along Portugal’s coast, it is time to head outdoors and enjoy the sun and mild spring temperatures.
Tottenham fans will arrive in force
After being inundated with requests from Spurs fans Ryanair announced an extra return flight from London Stansted to Lisbon for Tottenham’s Europa League quarter-final with Benfica on Thursday March 20.
Gibraltar matches to bring tourists flocking?
The Algarve Tourism Board (RTA) was overjoyed to hear that Gibraltar’s national football team would be facing Germany, Ireland, Scotland, Poland and Georgia in the Euro 2016 qualification stage. Gibraltar