Unemployment benefits decrease 5.7%
A decrease in the number of unemployment benefits occurred throughout the months of April, May and June, despite the increasing number of jobless, and at a time when social support
Calendar for dogs
The sale of a calendar in aid of the New Goldra Dog Sanctuary raised more than €3,000 for the upkeep of the animals. A total of 720 calendars out of
Let’s talk nails!
By Sue Ogden Many times I have been asked: ‘how do I cut my dog’s nails without hurting him?’ So this month I will share with you some useful information
Real estate agents take part in first UNICEF mini marathon
Whether they are running, walking or enthusiastically supporting, the team from PortugalProperty.com will be taking part in the first ever UNICEF mini marathon to be held in the Algarve, in
Prime (ministerial) squid
By Patrick Stuart patrick.stuart@open-media.net Last weekend the Portuguese press was buzzing with the news that British PM David Cameron was not only holidaying here in the Algarve but was also
Libyan patients to be treated in Portugal
Hundreds of Libyan patients will be receiving medical treatment in Portugal as part of an agreement between the two countries that will also see Libyan health specialists being trained at
Petition against solar farms
An online petition calling for the protection of Morgado de Apra, a vastly unspoilt area in the Loulé municipality, from becoming an industrial zone was launched in late July. The
PSP child safety bracelet generates interest
A new initiative by the PSP police to help trace children who have become lost generated great interest during a crime prevention display at the Praia da Rocha Tourist Police
Second chance for Portuguese government
Portugal’s coalition government has received a second chance after the approval of a confidence motion in Parliament. The votes from the coalition ruling, formed by the PSD and CDS-PP parties,
Brazil job offer to Portuguese doctors
Job opportunities for Portuguese doctors have been offered by the Brazilian government in their public health system, consisting of a €3,400 monthly salary and a three-year contract. The medics will