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

April 29, 2010by shareitIn

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

April 29, 2010by shareitIn

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

April 29, 2010by shareitIn

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

April 29, 2010by shareitIn

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

April 29, 2010by shareitIn

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

April 29, 2010by shareitIn

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

April 28, 2010by shareitIn

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

April 28, 2010by shareitIn