Portugal at bottom of world happiness list
Despite a recent GfK market research report claiming the Portuguese are happier now than they have ever been, this year’s Better Life Index, listing countries of the developed world on
Human chain protest to link animal lovers across Portugal
It’s a “human chain” protest that will link animal lovers the length and breadth of Portugal – and, in the Algarve, it takes place on Sunday (November 24), in front
Third ‘swap’ fair in Lagos
It is fast becoming a regular fixture. Lagos’ “Trocatudo” swap fair is taking place once again on Saturday December 7 at the old Gil Eanes school in the centre of
Self-defence
Aqua Portimão shopping centre is inviting its clients to participate in a self-defence course at the mall this weekend (November 23-24). The Portuguese Self-Defence Association will be providing important insight
Young shuttle
The Portugese junior badminton Open featuring a strong entry from the leading Algarve CheLagoense club will take place at the Caldas da Rainha centre of excellence between November 29 and
Jump to it!
The Vilamoura equestrian centre is staging a two-day regional show jumping competition next Saturday and Sunday, November 30 and December 1. All sessions scheduled to get under way at 9am
Swede brilliance
In retrospect it is unlikely that the Algarve’s Ricado Santos would have fared any better than the rest of the DP World Tour Championship field had he qualified in Turkey
Away trip
Portimonense ended Marítimo B’s unbeaten home record with a 1-0 success in Funchal on Sunday afternoon. The Madeira eleven featuring several first team players were unable to find a way
Only 20 hospital beds to treat troubled teens
It’s another crisis born of the crisis. The number of young people attempting suicide has grown exponentially in Portugal and there is simply not enough help for them. In Coimbra
Wind farm projects still waiting for permits and funds
Portugal has more than 1,000 MW of wind turbine projects currently suspended, initiatives that are waiting for environmental and construction licences and/or waiting on funding. In total, between €1.3 and