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THE GREEK capital of Athens was hit by a major strike on Wednesday as thousands of workers marched onto the streets in protest at the government’s economic policies. Flights in

EUROPEAN COMMISSIONERS are cracking down on internet airline ticket sales and demanding that a 30 point plan be adhered to by companies to comply with European laws. Commissioner Meglena Kuneva

A BRITISH doctor working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo saved the life of a boy using text instructions sent by a colleague. The 16 year old required an

LEADERS OF the traditional Anglican church in North America are expected to announce this week that they are to set up a new church in the US and Canada. The

EDP ELECTRICITY company will be cutting the power in various locations in Tavira and Portimão on Sunday December 7 between 9am and 12.30pm for works to be carried out on

NEW DUTY free allowances into the European Union came into force on Monday.  The new rules replace previous legislations that had been in place since 1969. The new rules mean

SPAIN’S INCREASING regional potential is opening up new doors in terms of investment for Portugal. The Iberian Peninsula is no longer being seen as a single entity or market but

By CHRIS GRAEME chris@the-resident.com A SERIOUS economic and financial collapse, so history tells us, happens on average once in a lifetime. The 20th century was marked by the Great Depression

ACCORDING TO health specialists in Portugal, the current economic crisis and consequent growing financial pressure on families are leading to an increase in the number of people suffering depression and

By CHRIS GRAEME chris@the-resident.com DANCING FROM the Surialanga Dance Company and dramatised poetry from Rite 2 Speak provided colourful entertainment at this year’s South Africa Nation Day celebrations in Lisbon.