Creating something positive from tragedy
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com Just three weeks after receiving a new kidney in a transplant operation in the UK, Algarve resident Rod Smyth died in hospital in Oxford after an
Portugal is not being unfairly picked on
IN MY VIEW by CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com Portugal is in dire straights if warnings from external financial agencies and institutions are anything to go by. The International Monetary Fund’s analysis
Lorry strike
A lorry drivers’ union has threatened a national strike at the end of May if its demands are not met. The National Association of Portuguese Transport (ANTP) is calling on
President slams fat cat salaries
Portuguese President Cavaco Silva has criticised the “greedy” salaries and bonuses of big company executives at a time of economic crisis. The President was speaking in his annual April 25
Wind turbines rejected
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com A project to erect three wind turbines in the areas of Água de Tábuas and Malhada do Judeu near Tavira has been rejected by the Ministry
Residents anger at new power line route
Residents of a small village near Silves and a group of investors looking to build a rural tourism resort have attacked national power company REN for making changes to a
Investor panic as S&P downgrades Portugal
Lisbon Stock Market collapsed on Tuesday amid investor fears that Portugal could default on its sovereign debt. The panic devaluation of stocks, shares and government bonds followed nervousness on the
Under 20’s – April 16, 2010
LUE/WHITE WC 20euros, matching bidet 20euros, 2 blue glass towel rails 7.50euros each, blue glass and mirror unit with 2 lights and shelf 20euros, 1 cabinet with mirror and lights
Submarine scandal Continues
Portuguese authorities investigating alleged corruption and money laundering over a two billion euro submarines deal have uncovered an alleged commission invoice for 30 million euros. The invoice was found at
New hydroelectric dams to be built
Portugal will have nine new hydroelectric dams by the end of the decade, at a total investment of 2.16 billion euros, which will enable the country to reduce dependence on

