Moody’s buoyant over Portugal
As TV news stations still question the likelihood of Portugal needing a second bailout, ratings agency Moody’s has raised hopes on financial markets by reviewing the country’s chances from “negative”
Portuguese happier than ever
In an extraordinary study that took place at the end of the summer, Expresso newspaper reports that despite the ongoing economic crisis, 69% of Portuguese are happier than they have
Government snubs Salgados eco-campaign
Despite a 22,000-strong environmental petition and hundreds of protesting emails, the government has gone ahead regardless and given the green-light to plans for a huge tourist development alongside the Lagoa
Benfica 4 – Sporting 3 – An Epic Battle!
Last night, the “Luz” stadium in Lisbon was the stage for one of the most epic battles between the two great rivals of Portuguese football: Benfica and Sporting. The initial
Oil and gas drilling: expert warns of earthquakes
Just as the Algarve people are getting their heads round the prospect of oil and gas drilling in deep water off the Algarve coast, eco-group ASMAA has warned that it
Celebrate St Martin’s Day in Lagoa and Carvoeiro
St Martin’s Day festivities in the Lagoa council will include ‘Magusto’ parties in Carvoeiro on Sunday, November 10, and in Lagoa the following day. There will be delicious roasted chestnuts
Restaurant bosses try new VAT reduction tactics
Restaurant managers have launched a movement to try and get the 23% VAT rate on dining out deemed unconstitutional. The initiative was presented by the National Restaurant Entrepreneur Movement (Movimento
Schools out as strikes bite over latest budget
Several schools throughout Portugal were closed today (Friday, November 8) – or operating skeleton services – as civil servants unions came out on strike over new proposals for the State
Traffic violations in the EU charged across borders
There will be no getting away with traffic violations in other countries very soon. According to a directive that came into force yesterday (Thursday November 7), road infractions committed anywhere
Unemployment drops against all odds
Despite the endless lines employment centres are faced with every day, the National Statistics Institute has revealed that unemployment dropped to 15,6% between July and September. This means unemployment decreased