Meco wave survivor “faces murder investigation”
Police are preparing to investigate the sole survivor of the Meco beach tragedy for murder, according to the Correio da Manhã newspaper. João Miguel Gouveia (pictured) has been silent since
Emergency service for foreign residents
Established in 2009, ‘iMergencies’ offers a unique service to expats living in the Algarve. In the event of an emergency, it enables them to telephone for help using their own
Portuguese community in Macau is 'strategic asset'
Chinese New Year begins on January 31 as the Year of the Horse, which is said to bring prosperity and wealth. It is not surprising then that Portuguese Prime Minister
US applauds Portugal’s efforts to solve economic challenges
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs Rui Machete met on Wednesday (January 29) at the White House for a 40-minute conference on current affairs.
Moody’s push for precautionary credit line
Ratings agency Moody’s today joined the growing pressure on Portugal to seek an EU credit line when exiting its multibillion-euro bailout program in May. Praising the country for bringing its
The road from austerity?
Only a week ago, Portugal received the welcome news that it had narrowed its budget deficit with millions in hand and was on track for more fiscal success. But is
Youth development a priority
Olhanense have given contracts to four of their promising youth players as they embark on an ambitious development programme. The club runs a number of teams from Under 10 up
Ukrainians protest in Faro
Up to a hundred Ukrainians in the Algarve joined forces to demonstrate against the ongoing violence in their home country, spurred by an anti-European government. The protest took place in
Tugboat arrives in March
After the recent cruise ship embarrassment, the Algarve will finally be receiving a permanent tugboat for its ports in March. José Pedro Soares, administrator of the new Sines and Algarve
Portugal’s judicial system in slow motion
Portugal has been sentenced by the European Court of Human Rights to pay over €20,000 in compensation payouts due to the tardiness of its judicial system – namely four court