Going south
TWO DISABLED athletes are on a journey from the north of Portugal to Faro in wheelchairs to highlight discrimination against disabled people. José Lima, 53, a paraplegic since 1997 as
Petrol prices drop by up to four cents
THREE OF Portugal’s largest fuel providers have dropped the price of petrol and diesel at the pumps. Petrol retailers BP, Galp and Repsol reduced their prices at midnight on Tuesday/Wednesday
Association set up to promote Praia da Rocha
By: DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@the-resident.com AN ASSOCIATION has been formed to promote Praia da Rocha in an attempt to create a clean and safe resort accessible to everyone throughout the year.
Cascais fort transformed
MILITARY BARRACKS dating from the 18th century at Cascais’ historic fort and citadel are to be converted into a pousada-style hotel and luxury tourist apartments. The Câmara, which has thrown
BCP bank manipulated market, says CMVM
A TECHNICAL ADVISOR warned the Portuguese financial regulation watchdog CMVM that BCP was manipulating the market as far back as 2002. The technician at the Comissão de Mercado de Valores
HIV report
A UN report has revealed that around 34,000 adults and children over the age of 15 were infected with the HIV virus in Portugal in 2007. This report, which was
Crude oil
BEACHES AFFECTED by the accidental dumping of crude oil last week are completely clean, according to the administration of Sines Port in the Alentejo. It is reported that the dumping
Sex crimes
PORTUGUESE AUTHORITIES have approved a programme to help treat prisoners convicted of sex related crimes like paedophilia and rape. The purpose is to prevent any future relapse of the convicted
Bank of Portugal admits bank capital increases likely
THE GOVERNOR of the Bank of Portugal has admitted that Portuguese banks will need to raise capital if they are to stay within safe solvency limits. Vítor Constâncio, who last
The search continues
By: DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@the-resident.com KATE AND Gerry McCann have vowed to continue the search for their missing daughter despite Portuguese authorities shelving the case after 14 months of investigation. In