Judges convene as judicial chaos continues
As chaos continues in the Portuguese court system, the country’s judges are holding their annual congress, ironically themed on bringing citizens closer to justice. And the day the congress began,
Horror in Lisbon as daredevil Hollywood stuntman falls to his death
A neighbourhood is in shock today after the horrific death of a young Hollywood stuntman who loved “parkour” – the urban sport characterised by fit young men who leap from
Lagoa Guitar Festival
The first ‘Lagoa Guitar Festival’ is taking place from October 5 to November 15 and will include concerts in Lagoa, Estômbar, Ferragudo and Porches. Organised by the local municipality, the
Parental access to paedophile register “a return to justice by stoning”
In an extraordinary outburst only days after his doctors advised “absolute rest”, former Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio has criticised the plan for a paedophile register accessible to parents of all
American-style football open practice and tryouts
The Algarve Pirates are preparing for their third season, the Portuguese American Football League (Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Americano). Practices have begun on Tuesdays at 9pm and Thursdays at 9.30
Green shoots of recovery in “renewed” Portugal
Political wrangles aside, Portugal appears to be on the mend, slowly emerging from one of the toughest economic periods in its history. Despite the lingering threat of further austerity, Portugal
Confusion colours "big changes" to water sector
If you live in inland Portugal, you’re in for some good news as water prices will be dropping. But if you live on the coast, prepare to dig deeper into
Portuguese fifth most used language on internet
Portuguese is the fifth most used language on the internet, a study by statistics website Internet World Stats has revealed. Data shows that 121.8 million people use Portuguese to express
Political maverick outlines new political party for Portugal
As UKIP gathers strength in UK, here in Portugal new political parties are forming in readiness for next year’s general election. And one of the first to give a glimpse
Quinta dos Vales to hold 11th Open Door
Quinta dos Vales wine and art centre in Estômbar is all set to welcome visitors on October 5 for its 11th ‘Open Door’ event. As in the previous events, entry