Eurozone exiting recession
Forecasts released by the European Commission say that the Eurozone is emerging from recession. “The economy appears to be at a turning point,” the commission said. It forecast growth of
Back on track
By Skip Bandele sport@algarveresident.com Today (Friday), tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday sees the GP2 Series as well as the latest FIA-GT1 and GT2 World Championship stages starring at the International Algarve
Eco-friendly EU
A new environmentally friendly building with solar panels and rain water recycling facilities is due to be functioning by 2013 for EU ministers and heads of state to meet next
Investing abroad vital for economy
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@mmspublishing.com Minister of Finance and Economy Fernando Teixeira dos Santos has said that it was vital that entrepreneurs invested their goods and services in external markets. Addressing
Missing Briton presumed murdered one year on
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a British resident renewed their appeal for information on Tuesday, September 15, the anniversary of his last sighting in Essex. Paul Duckenfield lived with his
Local Sensation!
Portimão resident “Mad Dog” was sensationally crowned the new World Stars of Wrestling European Champion during the sport’s continental championships held at the Algarve city’s Arena last weekend. Thousands of
Hotels in Portugal slash prices as demand falls
Hotels in both mid and upper price range brackets are slashing their prices in order to stave off the effects of the economic recession. According to national news agency Lusa,
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This week, votes were split in deciding whether British homebuyers will help to give a boost to Portugal’s real estate market. In a clear divide, 43 per cent believed that
A new life for refugees
Millions of people around the world have fled their homes because of war or fear of persecution. Most have sought asylum in nearby developing countries – Pakistan and Syria together
Summer ball raises thousands for resident’s life-saving oper
More than 12,000 euros was raised at the charity ‘Summer Ball 4 Rod’ at A Colina Hotel in Almancil on September 5. The event has been described by organisers as

