Algarve’s GDP drops more than national average for 2012
More grist to the anti-tolls mill… now we hear that the GDP for the Algarve has dropped “more than the national average in 2012”. The news comes from INE (the
Another job lost over Facebook comments…
After recent mass sackings in the US over “likes” that workers gave their boss’ opponent in a political campaign, Portugal has joined the ranks of Facebook ‘victims’. Matosinhos employment tribunal
Sea returns 5th Meco body (UPDATE)
Another two bodies were washed up this afternoon. The only student unaccounted for now is Pedro Negrão, from Lisbon. The sea has now returned five of the six missing students
“Recycle cartons-for-food” campaign
It’s a new campaign, designed to encourage everyone to hand in drinks cartons, tins and containers which will then be ‘converted’ into food for the under-3s. Organised by ALGAR, the
Oceana documents 350 species on Gorringe Bank (video)
Scientists have identified a wealth of underwater species in Portuguese waters on the Gorringe Bank – 160 nautical miles southwest of Cape St Vincent. The Oceana researchers are now pushing
Second damning report on summer fires due today
After the initial report on the communications shambles of last summer’s forest fires where eight firemen lost their lives, government minister Miguel Macedo has revealed that a second part, itemising
Roman Villa awarded public interest monument status
Alcoutim’s riverside Roman Villa of Montinho das Laranjeiras, some 8km away from the town, has been given the status of ‘monument of public interest’ for its architectural and historic contribution
Six dead, one injured in shipwreck
Just one week after the tragic incident on Meco beach when six students were swept away from the beach to their deaths, the rough seas have taken another six lives.
GNR boost Christmas traffic patrols
From December 21 onwards, the GNR will be out in force on the nation’s roads watching for any traffic violations. Talking to Correio da Manhã newspaper today, Captain Marco Cruz
Professional and novice drivers hit by new drink-drive law
A new drink-drive law comes into effect on January 1 effectively slashing the current limits on alcohol intake. Whereas now all drivers in Portugal are allowed a level of 0.5