Austerity "a big mistake", says EC boss
In an interview with Público newspaper, showing how much Europe’s thinking is changing, António Tajani, EC Vice-President, has admitted that “to only demand sacrifices is a big mistake”. The time
Portugal “concerned” by Swiss immigration crackdown
The future of thousands of Portuguese immigrants in Switzerland hangs in the balance after the crackdown on immigration that will follow the results of a landmark referendum. The vote taken
Five Algarve towns among Portugal's Top 10 destinations
The Algarve is flying the flag again for national tourism, with five of its towns listed in the nation’s top 10 best. In a study by Bloom Consulting, Faro, Albufeira,
Lagoa mayor presents cultural 'dream'
His dream has been to make culture available and accessible to all. Lagoa Mayor Francisco Martins presented the municipality’s cultural agenda for 2014 during a Fado concert with talented singer
Conforama fire ‘under control’
The huge fire that broke out earlier this Wednesday morning (February 12) at a Conforama warehouse in Vila Nova de Gaia is now under control. While authorities cannot yet assess
Sharon Stone flaunts Portugal
Famous American actress Sharon Stone has been photographed walking down a Beverly Hills avenue in the USA with a traditional Portuguese ‘Coração de Viana’ pendant around her neck. The Basic
Floods cause road havoc
Drivers faced yet more misery midweek as over 50 roads throughout the country were hit by floodwater. Santarém was the worst district affected with a total of 23 roads declared
IRS to reduce in 2015?
Deputy Prime Minister Paulo Portas has hinted that IRS (income tax) may start to come down in 2015. Talking to journalists after a debate in Madrid, Portas explained: “In 2014,
Sporting battered by Benfica after Lisbon derby postponed for 48 hours
Fans throughout Portugal were packing into bars and restaurants on Sunday evening, ready for the big Lisbon derby between Benfica and Sporting, unaware of the drama that was about to
Portugal’s electricity second most expensive in Europe
Portugal’s electricity is the second most expensive in Europe, with only Cyprus pipping it to the unenviable number one position. Spanish consumer association FACUA has published a study of electricity