ANA Airports’ privatisation deal concluded
The sale of national airport operator ANA–Aeroportos de Portugal to the French Vinci Group was concluded on Tuesday after the Portuguese government received the final payment of €1.4 billion of
Good news for animals
Animal protection association PRAVI is celebrating the granting of a plot of land by the Albufeira municipal authority for the construction of a rescue centre with a major fun-filled event
Police arrest man suspected of multiple crimes
A young man suspected of multiple crimes of robbery in the Olhão municipality was arrested last Friday by the PSP police force. The PSP district command revealed that the arrest
Portuguese kitesurfer breaks world record
A physically and psychologically demanding journey by former Portuguese kitesurfing champion Francisco Lufinha granted him the honour of breaking the world record of 370kms for the longest distance travelled while
Promising increase in car sales for Portugal
Car sales in Portugal continue to rise and registered a 13% increase in August, the second biggest increase in the eurozone. Portugal was only bettered by Ireland, which registered a
Wine tasting dinner to End Polio Now
The Algarve chapter of the Rotarians’ Wine Appreciation Fellowship is sponsoring a wine and food pairing event on Friday, October 4 in Albufeira to benefit the multi-national campaign End Polio
New employment incentive to counteract social tax rise
A new employment incentive that will come into effect in October is expected to cover 110,000 newly-signed contracts over the coming year, said the Minister of Solidarity, Employment and Social
Macau entrepreneurs visit Portugal
A group of 33 entrepreneurs from Macau will visit Portugal next week to explore investment possibilities, promote co-operation between associations and find out more about the ‘golden visa’. The golden