Missing || Family still searching for missing mountain climber
He’s been missing for over a month but his family is determined that “faith can move mountains”. A group of family members and friends has been taking every chance they
Deficit || End-of-year deficit concerns
As the Eurogroup puts Portugal on probation – doubting the government’s 2015 budget will stack up – and German chancellor Angela Merkel has stressed that Europe needs even more austerity,
Vale do Lobo Christmas market attracts 1,000 visitors
The Vale do Lobo Christmas Market once again raised nearly €1,000 to support local needy causes. Around 1,000 visitors and more than 50 exhibitors helped to create a fantastic festive
Child-killer GNR agent dealt another hefty blow
A brave bid to clear his name and reduce his “impossible” fine came unstuck on Wednesday (December 10) when a Lisbon court actually increased the money “child-killer” GNR agent Hugo
Troika || Black economy now 60% of troika bailout
A new study has shown that while the official economy may be struggling, Portugal’s black economy has never had it so good. It is now worth a record 26.81% of
Sócrates’ “could be home for Christmas”, says lawyer
On the day national tabloid Correio da Manhã ran a front page story declaring Sócrates would remain in jail throughout Christmas, his unconventional lawyer José Araújo has told journalists that
Quercus supports Ria Formosa demolitions
If homeowners on Ria Formosa’s barrier islands were hoping for good news today, they certainly didn’t get it. The government-backed eviction orders they face have now been joined by a
Strike || TAP votes to strike through festive season
Thousands of flights will be disrupted between Christmas and New Year as TAP workers call their fifth strike to affect Portugal’s national airline this year. This latest strike in protest
Car sales in Portugal up 33.7%
2014 is being a much better year for Portugal’s car sales sector than 2013. According to data from Portugal’s Automobile Association (ACAP), the number of vehicles sold between January and
Detective || Stylish “pretty lady” steps into Madeleine investigation
A few days late perhaps, but Nicola Wall – the stylish Detective Chief Inspector taking over where Andy Redwood has left off – finally arrived in Faro this morning (pictured