Americans delight in the plummeting euro
With the value of the euro falling progressively, Portugal’s tourism sector looks certain to reap the benefits. In the US – where the dollar is buying 21% more than it
BTL optimism
Things are looking good for the Algarve’s tourism sector in 2015, according to the “positive” feedback the regional tourism board (RTA) received from trade officials, municipalities, the media and the
Drinking “in the street” after 2am faces new ban
The government is proposing a ban on the consumption of alcohol in the street after 2am. Also on the list of new ‘no-no’s’ will be the sale of alcohol of
Blind student achieves top marks in Master’s degree
Aveiro University has proudly announced the grade achieved by blind student Ana Sofia Teixeira in her Master’s degree in clinical psychology and health. Teixeira obtained the maximum 20 points in
Outspoken Madeiran leader condemned for besmirching opponent’s honour
Outgoing PSD president of the regional government of Madeira, Alberto João Jardim, has been condemned to pay €4,000 in damages in a civil action taken out by former opponent Gil
Portuguese billionaires plunge hundreds of positions in Forbes’ list
Portugal’s billionaires are still billionaires but have dropped hundreds of spots on Forbes magazine’s latest ‘Billionaire List’. According to Forbes, Portugal’s richest man – ‘cork king’ Américo Amorim (€3.9 billion)
Portimonense – Firing blanks
Promotion prospects are rapidly disappearing in the distance as Portimonense managed just a single point from their latest brace of league matches. The mid-week trip to the Azores saw manager
UPDATE: Teenage thieves who “led police to their deaths on high-speed rail track” duck court hearing
Two teenage thieves who led police officers to their deaths on a high-speed rail link between Sacavém and Bobadela last week have ducked a second court appearance and are “not
UPDATE: Portuguese transsexual pays €478 fine and is deported from Dubai
The Portuguese government has confirmed that the 18-year-old Portuguese transsexual who was facing charges of “transvestism” in Dubai and had been ordered to pay a €478 fine is expected to
Washington DC has Portuguese ads on its buses
Buses in the United States capital of Washington DC will have Portuguese ads on them for the first three weeks of March. It’s all part of an advertising campaign to