Algarve Winter League
In the top of the table clash, Cats on their home ground were favourites to beat second place Amigos, which they duly did 6-2 to extend their lead to seven
Portugal’s bowl victory over Spain
Bowls Portugal beat their Spanish opponents at the Vilamoura Bowls Club on November 14 and 15. At the end of the two days, the Portuguese team had won 18 out
Portuguese state radio and television to be reformed
by CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com The Portuguese government says it can no longer support the costs of a hugely bloated and expensive public broadcasting service in its present form. In the
Flight information for Thursday, November 24
Most major airlines flying to and from Portugal have cancelled their flights on Thursday, November 24, when a national strike is being held in the country. The only exception is
Troika to analyse the Portuguese banking situation within we
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com The IMF-EU-ECB Troika will examine Portugal’s banking system situation over the coming weeks. Issues such as bank capitalisation and deleveraging, public sector debts, and local authorities
Bridge players raise thousands for needy children
More than €4.000 was raised at the end of a week-long bridge event in aid of local children´s charity, ACCA, on Saturday, November 5. The event, organised by Quinta Jacintina,
New Lagos boardwalk
Lagos Council has released plans for a new esplanade above the recently finished underground car park alongside the main Avenida dos Descobrimentos. The project, which is expected to cost around
British Consulate new online service
British Consulates in Portugal have this week launched a new online service for customers to book appointments for notarial services. The service will allow customers to book their appointments from
New tolls protest
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Residents opposed to the introduction of tolls on the A22 road (Via do Infante) will be taking to the streets on October 5, exactly a year