Medicine course at risk
Algarve’s new public hospital administration is again at the centre of controversy after the executive board in charge of the Medicine faculty in the region quit over the “loss of
Saint Andrew’s ball
The Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve will be holding its annual ball on Saturday, November 30, at Le Meridien Penina Hotel, near Portimão, from 7pm. Organisers say: “Since this
Here, there and everywhere
By Guilherme Marques I don’t think there is any way in the world I am ever going to write about the VW Beetle without putting a Beatles’ song on the
Responsible young drivers in Portugal
Portugal’s young drivers are taking a more responsible approach to alcohol consumption, and an indication of this was the number of breath tests that recorded a blood alcohol level below
Spanish police authorities bust Portuguese bank robbers
A well-organised crime ring suspected of robbing 25 Portuguese banks has been rounded up and arrested by Spanish police. The 24-strong gang is believed to have got away with nearly
UK taxman targets rental income
By Gavin Scott As tax authorities everywhere look to increase tax revenue, rental income is coming under closer scrutiny. If you rent out property, whether in Portugal, the UK or
Made for walking
Clothing and footwear retailer Cotton Traders has launched a range of suede slip-ons, “ideal for morning strolls on the beach and gentle walks through shaded valleys”, and rambler boots, “a
New EU regulations affect UK pensions and benefits
British expatriates who receive UK pensions and benefits may soon be contacted by the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) to confirm their international banking details. The British Embassy is
Rotary District Governor visits Algarve clubs
Every year the serving Rotary District 1960 Governor visits each club in the district. Current Governor Fernando Martins from Rotary Club Palmela has been spending time with clubs in the