Talks on geology in Lagoa and Tavira
Geologist Ludo Broothaers will be a giving a talk on ‘The geology of the Algarve’ on December 2 in the Tavira Municipal Library followed by another on the ‘Early geological
Young criminals need help from health sector
The vast majority of youngsters who commit crimes suffer from mental disorders. A recent study by the prison services and social reintegration authority (DGRSP) found that 90% of Portugal’s young
Screening to prevent cervical cancer
Free screening tests of the HPV (Human papillomavirus) to help prevent cervical cancer are being held at the Hospital Particular do Algarve, in Gambelas-Faro, on November 25, 27 and 29
New book by low-profile Algarve hero
Welshman David Jones, who owns a restaurant in Praia da Luz, is possibly best known for his runaway success, Fireman Sam – the easy-going cartoon character whose colourful antics have
Portugal among most important languages for the UK
For the first time ever, Portuguese has been considered one of the 10 most important languages of the next 20 years for Britons. The announcement comes from the British Council
Portugal neglects family support, says report
Portugal is among the European countries that provides least support to families. A report by the Observatório de Famílias highlights one of the worst aspects of ongoing policies of austerity:
Madeira lavishes €2.1 million on festive fun
While Christmas lights and festivities are muted throughout the country, Madeira Island – dubbed by euro critics as Portugal’s little answer to Greece – will be going all out for
Hospital under scrutiny as another child dies
After the tragic case in Portimão of eight-year-old Paulo Rafael Silaghi – who died in October after repeated medical visits for a misdiagnosed case of appendicitis – another child has
Millions boycott Pepsi after bizarre Ronaldo attack
News channels buzzed last week after soft drinks giant Pepsi in Sweden made the gauche decision to publish voodoo doll images of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo on their official facebook site.
New-age tourism in Portugal: more tourists, less money
Portugal is attracting ever more foreign visitors. More than 90% of them want to come back, and they all love the climate. But the flip side is they want the