Second bailout nightmare hangs over Portugal
While doubts concerning the need for a second bailout continue to hang over Portugal, the country’s 7.1% public deficit of GDP (gross domestic product) registered during the first half of
Toxic air-fresheners alert
Nine air-fresheners have been targeted by consumer watchdog DECO, which is demanding they are withdrawn from the market for containing toxic substances. The association tested 18 air-fresheners and detected substances
‘Cão de Água’ convention
Pedras d’El Rei and Barril Beach near Santa Luzia in the east Algarve hosted the first international gathering of Portuguese Water Dogs (Cão de Água Português) over five days. Some
€208 million in savings in 2014
The Portuguese government hopes to save €79 million this year and €208 million in 2014 from its recently-implemented 40-hour workweek for the public sector. Savings estimated for 2013 are more
English offered in 97% of primary schools
English continues to be offered as an extracurricular activity (AEC) in 97% of public primary schools in Portugal despite not being considered a compulsory subject, according to the office of
Villa-Lobos in Movement Recital
Performances inspired by the music of Brazilian composer Villa-Lobos are taking place in Silves, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira this month. Directed by Tela Leão, the show will include
‘Mixed’ classes saga continues
A Loulé parents group has organised another hunger strike and demonstration as part of its fight for the reorganisation of their children’s classes at the ‘nº4’ primary school in Loulé.
September 27 results
Are you voting in the Local Elections in Portugal on Sunday, September 29? Last week we asked our readers if they were placing their vote in the municipal elections in
Lisbon property fair
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK will be taking part in the 16th real estate exhibition Salão Imobiliário de Lisboa (SIL), which will be held from October 9