House-breaker runs amok in Albufeira
Police are on the trail of what appears to be a lone house-breaker targeting empty homes in suburban areas of Albufeira. The man has already made off with thousands of
Horrific case of eight dogs found dead in ETAR
The carcasses of eight dogs were found in advanced stages of decomposition in a disused ETAR (water treatment station) near Pêra over the weekend. Local people who had been searching
Estado Novo political prisions talk by Peter Kingdon Booker
‘The political prisons of the Estado Novo’ Thursday April 24, 11am, Tavira Municipal Library Tuesday April 29, 6 pm, Lagoa Municipal Library Although many Portuguese reminisce with longing over the
Coffee crazy?
Investigating the unusually heavy expenses of the town’s former Socialist administration, Loures’ Court of Auditors has discovered that just in coffee capsules, the council claimed over €40,000 over three mandates.
Historic Portuguese wreck spotted near Indonesia
A replica of the ancient Portuguese ship Flor do Mar in the Maritime Museum in Malacca Underwater drones searching for the downed Malaysian airline MH370 may have unwittingly brought an
IMF “tough talking” for Portugal
Despite the “good news” touted by politicians (see story HERE), the International Monetary Fund had some stern words for Portugal this week. In its latest “Fiscal Monitor” report, the Troika
Algarve promoted as ideal Easter destination
A promotional campaign advertising the Algarve as the perfect destination for an Easter holiday – or even just a break – has been launched by the Algarve Tourism Board throughout
Part-timers 'want more work'
A new European study has found that nearly half (46%) of Portugal’s part-time workers want more work. This makes the nation the fourth country in Europe with the highest rate
Portugal is “no longer the ugly duckling”
As ratings agency Fitch upgraded Portugal’s position to “positive” (see story HERE), political leaders have wasted no time blowing the proverbial trumpets. At a meeting organised by the Luso-Spanish Chamber
Advice: Take good care of your passport this Easter
The British Embassy in Lisbon is advising holidaymakers and residents to look after their passports during the Easter season, especially because Portugal was placed in the global top-10 for lost