Parking violation results in €20,000 fine
A €20,000 parking fine was sent by post to the home of a driver who had parked on a public garden in Carcavelos, in the Cascais municipality, “seriously violating environmental
Portuguese can’t afford to go on holiday
Only 22.4% of Portugal’s resident population enjoy the luxury of going on holiday, making it the penultimate country in a list of the 27 European Union countries, according to information
Renewable energy production soars
By Darius Munro news@algarveresident.com Despite the cuts in subsidies, the EU-27s’ renewable energy output continues to grow as the share of energy from renewable sources in gross final energy consumption
Surfer dudes and babes descend on Messines
FLIC’s Summer Surf party held at Tia Raquel’s near Messines recently was hailed a success by organisers, with participants wearing their “loudest and most garish shorts and shirts” and boogying
Unique helicopter operation fails to end mosquito plague
Authorities literally took to the air in order to erradicate the plague of mosquitoes which has brought misery to residents and tourists in the Armação de Pêra area. They hired
Co-operation deal
Portimão municipal authority is signing a co-operation agreement with the entrepreneurial association of Porto (AEP) and exhibition hall Exponor, also in that city, with the aim of organising periodical fairs
DECO informs…What is the best choice for my child’s saving
In this new column, Portuguese consumer watchdog DECO will be informing readers of various interesting issues and laws affecting consumer decisions. Saving up for our children’s future is important in
Police yet to agree to joint probe in Madeleine case
A team of detectives investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann is expected to fly to Portugal “in the coming weeks” to explore new leads. Scotland Yard is awaiting approval from
Ronaldo partying
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated at the Vilamoura Marina, accompanied by his teammate Pepe, after his equalising goal in the Portugal-Holland match. He decided to remain in private areas