Facebook presents Lisbon’s finest patrol car “tour guides”
A Brazilian tourist was delighted by her impromptu VIP tour of Lisbon, courtesy of two of the capital’s finest PSP officers. Clearly mindful of their superior’s orders last summer to
Portuguese “jihadi joe” killed in air strikes over Syria
Described as the first “casualty” among the 12-15 young Portuguese who have travelled to Syria to fight for Islamic State, Sandro Monteiro – born in Portugal but of Cape Verdean
Portugal at climate change crossroads
In a week where scientists race against time to wake the world up to the “disaster of continued use of fossil fuels”, Portugal runs in the opposite direction and tries
Anyone who loves old Olhão encouraged to “turn-up at public meeting tomorrow”
It’s a desperate appeal for anyone “with taste and culture”. Olhão as we know it faces “a greater threat than when the French invaded”. Council gentrification plans promise to “destroy”
Economy minister shows how NOT to return to Parliament from a good lunch
Forever under pressure to highlight the good coming out of his government’s policies, Economy Minister Pires de Lima blew off a burst of theatrical steam yesterday afternoon during a long
Tourism grandee André Jordan awarded in London
Entrepreneur || Very often referred to as the Father of Algarve Tourism, 82-year-old visionary and entrepreneur André Jordan has picked up a new award to add to his already more-than-impressive
Portimão rates anguish hits the headlines
As new statistics show that feelings of well-being are dropping in Portugal – while poverty has now hit 123 million Europeans – news that a Portimão resident has gone public
Funchal says “no” to animals in circuses
Madeira || A perfect example of how small parties can ring mighty changes, Madeira’s Funchal council, made up of six political parties including Partido pelos Animais e pela Natureza (PAN),
Portuguese mystified over Angela Merkel’s education gaff
Portuguese from all walks of life are mystified – and a little saddened – by German chancellor Angela Merkel’s “education gaff” this week. The self-styled Iron Lady was quoted by
Troika says Portugal’s budget sums “simply don’t add up”
Once considered a “good pupil” of Europe, Portugal has now been rapped firmly over the knuckles for its financial homework. Both the European Commission and the IMF have pronounced themselves