“False alarms” hamper rescue services
Rescue services are appealing to the public over the record-high number of “false alarms” that come through every day. INEM ambulance service is opening its doors to schools and encouraging
Army and police threaten “huge” anti-government demos
After months of discontented rumblings, the country’s police and armed forces are on track for large demonstrations in Lisbon next month. It is not clear whether the protests will go
Carnaval store
Thinking of renting a Carnaval costume this year? If so, Loulé will be opening a temporary Carnaval store on February 17, renting out costumes and other props until March 6.
New banking laws to combat money laundering
The Bank of Portugal’s latest set of regulations aimed to combat both money laundering and financing of terrorism will become law from Sunday. Banks will now be obliged to take
Controversial subs will cost another 300 million euros
As the eight-year-long Ferrostaal submarine case finally fell apart last week with no one receiving any convictions, Correio da Manhã reports that the two hugely expensive underwater craft will be
Cuban love affair
Cuba and Loulé have taken the first step in what is hoped to be a long and productive collaboration. Johana Tablada, Cuban Ambassador to Portugal, was warmly welcomed by the
German Tall Ship to visit Portimão
The Gorch Fock, a traditional Tall Ship of the German Navy for training young sailors, will be visiting Portimão from February 21 to 24, informed the German Honorary Consul in
Porto considered Best European Destination for 2014
Porto has been voted the top place to stay in Europe this year by “Best European Destinations” online portal. The city received 14.8% of the votes for 20 cities across
Hotel reservations in the Algarve skyrocket for Valentine’s weekend
The Algarve is the number one choice for Portuguese couples this weekend, with hotel reservations going through the roof. It has really helped that Valentine’s Day this year falls on
Police investigating Conforama arson suspicions
Polícia Judiciária have confirmed that the blaze in Vila Nova de Gaia’s Conforama furniture store was started on purpose. Proof of arson came after jerrycans filled with petrol were found