Employees fear for jobs
Confidence about job security has fallen to its lowest level since 1986 according to the results of a National Statistics Institute survey. The expectations of increased redundancies in Portugal among
Two recent falls highlight the dangers of cliff walks
By CATHY MORRIS editorial@algarveresident.com Two British tourists have needed medical attention in the last two weeks after sustaining injuries by falling on rocks at Algarve beaches. Both cases involved people
Mortgage rates tumble again
Six monthly and three-monthly interest rate calculations on mortgages in Portugal have reached their lowest level in 30 years. A 100,000 euro loan over 30 years, with a six-month Euribor
Couple are killed in caravan fire tragedy
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@algarveresident.com A Dutch couple have died following a fire in their caravan on Wednesday. The incident, which happened at the Orbitur campsite next to the Hotel Zodiaco
Former president calls for greater market regulation
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@algarveresident.com The High Representative for the United Nations, Jorge Sampaio, has launched a stinging critique of the banking system, lack of regulation and the ‘buy now pay
Portugal still top for investment potential
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@algarveresident.com Tourism may be the biggest industry in the Algarve but there are numerous other British businesses across Portugal. The world economic crisis has already affected numerous
Exhibition shows life of Charles Darwin
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@algarveresident.com Probably no scientific figure of the last 200 years proved as utterly controversial as the naturalist Charles Darwin. The scientist’s explosive bestselling book of 1859, The
American Club makes moving tribute to bedrock member
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@algarveresident.com The American Club has made a moving tribute to one of its stalwart members, Dr António Maria Pereira, who recently died after a courageous battle with
Champion debut
The 35th Tour of the Algarve saw race favourite Alberto Contador make his first visit to the region a winning one. The Spanish Astana team star was only in 126th
Charles Smith made arguido in Freeport case
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@algarveresident.com British businessman and resident of the Algarve, Charles Smith, and consultant Manuel Pedro are the latest to be cross examined by a Lisbon criminal court investigating