Portugal

By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@algarveresident.com One of the largest and most complete exhibitions about the Portuguese Discoverers opened in Lisbon at the Museum of Old Art last week. Encompassing the Globe

One quarter of all energy used in the EU, including 20 per cent of electricity, is generated from gas, 60 per cent of which is imported. The European commission is

New public-private partnerships have been launched to boost scientific research, long recognised as a stimulus for economic growth. Spending on research and development today will make Europe more competitive tomorrow.

The commission is proposing microfinancing to provide people who have lost their jobs with small loans to start their own businesses and help existing companies expand. The loans would be

Nottingham Forest, the only former European Cup or Champions League winner to not currently play top tier football, proved one goal too good for Sporting Lisbon in their pre-season Albufeira

Voters were split as to whether they think it is important that British manufactured foods carry Portuguese labelling. A total of 50 per cent of online voters said that the

By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@algarveresident.com The Executive Director of one of Portugal’s biggest construction and engineering groups, Mota-Engil, has criticised government plans to put on hold key public works projects until

EU countries are being urged to pass tougher anti-smoking laws. The commission is calling for an EU-wide ban on smoking in public places by 2012. Currently, all EU countries have

By LEN BEARD sport@algarveresident.com Bristol City FC from the English Championship chose Barringtons in Vale do Lobo for their pre-season training. Last Wednesday, they went straight onto the training field,

An article by the European Commission has been posted on its website to provide holidaymakers with tips and advice when preparing their trip abroad. From knowing your rights to remembering