Cultural helping hand for economy
Culture may not be able to save the economy from the effects of the recession but it certainly has been underplayed in the past as a motor for growth and
Hot Wheels
Palmeiras Resort-Tavira’s Cândido Barbosa started cycling’s 3rd Tour of Maia as favourite, but after finishing the opening stage only in 11th place the veteran was always chasing the field. Instead
Portugal next on the German hit list, warns Greek minister
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com The Greek Deputy Prime Minister has issued a stark warning to Portugal that it will be the next on the European Union, German and ratings agencies
Car industry in Portugal receives long awaited boost
Light passenger vehicle sales increased by 87 per cent in March in comparison with the same month last year, representing the highest increase in car category, according to Portugal’s Automobile
Flying high
Former junior number one Pedro Martins will lead the Portuguese challenge at the European Badminton Championships in Manchester which begin this Wednesday. The Lagoa star will be joined by Telma
New ETAR
Portimão council should see construction of the new waste water treatment plant (ETAR) start in September. The new ETAR will replace the existing one and is expected to be the
EDP president’s salary “obscene”, say MPs
A Socialist MP has criticised the 3.1 million euro salary that EDP President António Mexia took home last year. PS Deputy António José Seguro said that “at a time of
Final countdown
Portimão FC took another tentative step towards Superliga status following a workman-like 1-0 away win over Fátima. Back in second place after a draw and a defeat for nearest rivals
Kids’ world
The 2010 ‘Futebol 7’ mini world club cup involving 139 top club and academy sides from five continents drew to a close in Vila Real de Santo António last Sunday.
Stability & Growth Pact Programme passed
By CHRIS GRAEME Chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com The government has succeeded in pushing through parliament its package of stiff austerity measures aimed at bringing the inflated deficit back to three per cent by

