Algarve Wine Session debuts in Vilamoura
Aimed at professionals, the event organised by the Algarve Wine Commission (CVA) focuses on promoting the region’s wines. The Algarve Wine Commission (CVA) is hosting the first edition of the
“Portugal needs immigration … in a controlled manner” – study
Main political parties seemingly come together over immigration A study by the Faculty of Economics at the University of Porto has concluded that Portugal needs more immigration if it wants
Animal Week returns to Olhão between October 1 and 6
The municipality is preparing a week-long programme of initiatives dedicated to our four-legged friends. The municipality of Olhão is hosting Animal Week between October 1 and 6 to promote the
“Peanut Party” in Rogil on October 26 and 27
The west coast town is preparing to celebrate the legume with peanut-based dishes and musical entertainment. Famous for the production of the legume, Rogil is hosting a two-day event to
Dino D’Santiago nominated for Latin Grammy
The Algarve musician has been nominated for co-authoring and interpreting the song “Esperança”. Algarve musician Dino d’Santiago has been nominated for a Latin Grammy. The singer and songwriter was shortlisted
Ship with explosives for Israel “asks for Portuguese flag to be cancelled”
Request described by official source as “irreversible” At literally the 11th hour, news of the Portuguese-flagged ship carrying explosive material bound for an Israeli weapons manufacturer: it has asked for
Little more than 48-hours to go before Portuguese-flagged vessel delivers explosives for Israel
PS Socialists pressure government to get off fence and act In little more than 48-hours time, the Portuguese flagged vessel carrying explosive material for weapons manufacture by Israel will have
Applications for Portuguese residency fall 80% since government tightened rules
Abolition of expressions of interest mean immigrants on tourist visas cannot apply for residency Since the government’s abolition of the “expression of interest” mechanism, applications for immigrant residency in Portugal
Error excludes more than half candidates for INEM emergency crews
Union says lapse “simply unacceptable”; service ‘crying out for new entries’ Technical errors in the selection process for INEM pre-hospital emergency technicians have seen to it that hundreds were excluded
Lisbon’s sapper firefighters begin month-long strike starting tomorrow
Firefighters complain professional statute hasn’t been revised for 22 years Lisbon’s professional sapper firefighters will begin a month-long strike from tomorrow to demand higher salaries. A source from the Lisbon