Anti-tolls actions continue in Algarve
Anti-tolls group A22 Users’ Commission has vowed “not to lay down arms” against the government measure to introduce charges on the A22 from December 8 last year. Led by the
Poll Results December 23, 2011
Last week we asked readers if they thought Portugal should return to the Escudo currency in light of the current economic situation. Our results showed that 44% thought the Escudo
Buganvília regains free parking for winter
Residents, businesses and shoppers at Buganvília Plaza near Quinta do Lago won a reprieve from recently introduced parking fees just in time for Christmas. Since October, parking charges have been
The weather for the New Year weekend
A clear New Year’s weekend is expected throughout the region, with chance of slight cloud cover on Sunday. Temperatures will reach highs of 17ºC and lows of 6ºC. Wind speeds
Only 56% of Portuguese believe in democracy
by CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com Disappointment in democracy is on the increase in Portugal with only a little more than half of the population, 56%, believing democracy is the best form
Portugal picks up three world tourism ‘Oscars’
Algarve resorts receive top awards at WTA 2011 Portugal once again did well at the World Travel Awards (WTA), scooping up gongs for the best boutique resort and leading airline
Public transport prices go up by five per cent
The Government has finally announced how much public transport prices will go up by. The cost of a monthly metro ticket is to rise by €5.1, or 21.3%, from February
Reaching out to the British community in Madeira
The British Consulate in Lisbon, with the help of partner organisations, will be holding a series of talks in Funchal, Madeira, on February 14, aimed at raising the awareness of
Real schooling
The mayor of Vila Real de Santo António will sign a formal co-operation agreement with Real Madrid representatives in the Spanish capital this Monday. The La Liga giants managed by
Religious tourism
Religion is set to become a new tourism product for the region after the Algarve Diocese launched the Pastoral Tourism project. Although the Diocese recognises religion is unlikely to attract