A taxing year ahead?
It’s swings and roundabouts as Portugal enters 2015 – with rates “skyrocketing” in many areas and values attributed to properties increasing by as much as 8000% – but with price
Spanish group takes over Mitsubishi Portugal
Automotive || Mitsubishi Portugal has been taken over by Bergé Automoción, the largest private automotive distributor in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. The deal, which saw Bergé bid for
Sonae registers increased retail sales
Shopping centres || Retailers at Sonae’s shopping centres recorded higher sales in 2014, which could just indicate consumer confidence is growing. According to Portuguese retail giant Sonae Sierra, sales made
Industrial output registers biggest drop of 2014 in November
Portugal’s industrial output fell 2% in November compared to the same month in 2013. It was the largest production drop of the year, reports INE statistics institute. And in December,
Still rockin’ and rollin’ at 100… Portugal’s “switched-on” Vozes do Rock
They’re unlikely to become an overnight Youtube sensation, but they are a unique rock band nonetheless. Made up of seniors in various homes throughout Viseu, the oldest member is 95.
Local resident writes first novel
Book || Fuseta resident Lynne Whiteley has written a remarkable first novel, based on fact and a family’s struggle during the desperate times surrounding World War One. Loyalty and love
British expat walks barefoot for charity
Albufeira || British expat Michael Wood is going to take charity walks to a whole new level when he attempts a 20 kilometre barefoot hike to raise money for two
€10,000 incentive to live in Monchique
Monchique council has unanimously approved a proposal to offer €10,000 to young people who want to live in the municipality. Mayor Rui André explained that the measure aimed at the
Christmas shows benefit the local community
Choir || For the second year running, The Algarve Rock Choir and The Salvation Army Brass Band got together to perform two nights in the São Brás de Alportel Theatre.
Christmas support
A total of 127 Christmas hampers were distributed to families in need in Lagoa and Carvoeiro in December. The initiative was led by the two towns’ parish union. “It’s our