“Cautionary clause” hints at “hidden agenda” in ongoing Ria Formosa demolitions
An innocuous clause in a coalition “proposal” due to be discussed in parliament shortly suggests a warning about “a hidden agenda” behind ongoing demolitions of fishermen’s homes along Ria Formosa
Portimonense – One up
Portimonense enjoyed a return to winning ways by putting together a much more cohesive team performance to beat Porto B 1-0 away. Following a strong start into the match, the
Belmiro de Azevedo, Portugal’s second richest man, steps aside
Aged 77, Belmiro de Azevedo – the head of Sonae and as such Portugal’s second richest man – is due to announce his ‘retirement’ from the corporation he joined 50
Lagoa reviews “outdated” PDM
Lagoa council has unanimously approved a proposal put forward to revise its “outdated” municipal plan (PDM). The announcement came on March 5, two days after the council’s decision. In an
Social Security corruption scandal: defendants bailed
“Operação Areeiro” now sees four defendants out on bail and suspended from their duties. The scandal – centring on the falsification of Social Security declarations – saw as many as
Rates “shocks” set to rock Portuguese households
Monday’s headlines claim this year’s rates demands “could see increases of as much as 500%”. But before we instil panic among our readership, we should stress this is only “worst
Investigation into allegations that Portuguese paper giant is “dumping” on the US market
According to Económico website, US authorities are going ahead with an investigation into allegations that Portuguese paper company Portucel is “dumping” uncoated paper on the North American market. The issue
Algarve hosts first stand up paddle board challenge
A number of Europe’s best professional and amateur stand up paddle boarders will be travelling to the Algarve to take part in the first-ever Guadiana Challenge, which will be held
Faro Island hosts ‘Four Ocean’ surfing competition
‘Four Oceans powered by Forum Algarve 2015’ is one of the Algarve’s biggest surfing competitions and will be taking place once again this weekend (March 14-15) on Faro Island. Organised
Cavaco traces “portrait of a future president” while under fire from all sides
Portugal’s president Cavaco Silva has come in for heavy fire after wading into prime minister Pedro Passos Coelho’s tax debt scandal, saying that he had received the PM’s “explanations” and