BES Boss' sisters reduced to baking cakes
Only in Portugal could a financial scandal become a reality show. But that is what seems to have happened in the case of Banco Espírito Santo, says TV commentator Marcelo
Charity Christmas concert in Ferragudo
A Christmas concert in support of three local charities is taking place in Ferragudo Church on December 21 at 5pm. It is organised by Ideias do Levante (Lagoa cultural association),
Help Portrait Algarve launches in Silves
Around 100 people from social solidarity institutions took their chance to have their pictures taken by a professional photographer last Saturday (December 6) at Fissul in Silves. The initiative was
PLO support
Portugal has been “thanked” for the vote taken last week in parliament that called on the government to recognise an independent Palestinian state. Hanan Ashrawi, a member of the Palestine
Portuguese businessman receives ‘American Dream’ award
Luís Pedroso is living proof of the American Dream. Moving to the USA from the Azores as a child, the 54-year-old Portuguese entrepreneur built up a reputable business career that
Swim for shoes
The “Swim for Shoes” initiative that sees dozens of people brave the cold seas in Armação de Pêra for charity is again taking place this festive season. There will be
Workshop on equestrian tourism
An enthusiastic group of Portuguese, British, French, Dutch and Romanian professional horse people took part in a workshop on “Equestrian Tourism” held at Pinetrees Riding Centre in Almancil last week.
Ban on fully-paid overtime being lifted
As of January 1, the government ban on fully-paid overtime is being lifted. And surprisingly it is the private sector that is complaining the most. Bosses are saying the relaxing
Garrett McNamara offers €800 reward for recovery of hard disk
Big wave surf-legend Garrett McNamara is offering an €800 reward for the recovery of a hard disk stolen from a car belonging to one of his reporting team at Nazaré
Ronaldo wins BBC 2014 Overseas Sports Personality award
Portugal’s “football golden boy” Cristiano Ronaldo has won the BBC’s 2014 Overseas Sports Personality award after another glittering year in his star-studded career. The Real Madrid striker netted 17 goals