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FIAT workers strike over CR7's €112 million transfer

Factory workers in Italy are threatening to down tools next week following news of Cristiano Ronaldo’s €112 million transfer from Spain’s Real Madrid to the country’s Serie A team Juventus (

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Sardine fishing “should be suspended in 2019”

Enjoy this summer’s supply of sardines because European scientists are determined to stop us eating them.

Today (yet again) ICES - the international council for the exploration of the Sea - has advised “there should be zero captures” of

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Forbes Portugal compiles nation’s first “rich list”

It’s the first time Forbes has compiled a “Portuguese rich list” and this is because more and more people in this country are ‘getting there’.

In 2013,, there were 65,000 people worth in excess of a million euros.

At last count,

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Weekend weather: Head to the beach tomorrow before rain returns on Sunday

This summer’s unusually “wintery” weather is set to continue this weekend as most of the country is expecting rain on Sunday. So if you want to enjoy some sunshine or a trip to the beach, make sure you do it on Saturday when the weather is

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Uber driver attacked by taxi drivers near Lagos train station

The state of war between taxi and Uber drivers has extended to the Algarve after an Uber driver was insulted and attacked by an alleged group of taxi drivers outside Lagos’ train station on Sunday afternoon (July 8).

News websites have

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Complaints from “more than half the neighbours” to block AL holiday rentals

Frustrations over the way parts of the country have been transformed by Portugal’s Alojamento Local holiday regime have seen the government come up with new proposals which will allow neighbours the power of veto.

If more than half the

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Silves council seeks protected status for Armação de Pêra’s “unique natural reef”

Silves council wants to classify Armação de Pêra’s natural reef as a marine protected area. It is described as a “unique” haven for over 800 species and one of the largest reefs in Portugal.

According to Correio da Manhã tabloid, the

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Government “cornered” in State of Nation debate

In the grand scheme of events ongoing in Europe right now, Portugal’s State of the Nation debate (underway today) may seem like very small potatoes. But in the tiny microcosm of this country, it is fairly crucial.

Say tabloids this morning

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Dolphins “at risk of disappearing from Portuguese coast”

Dolphins are at risk of disappearing from Portuguese national waters. So says a group of scientists worried by the high number of dolphin carcasses that have washed up on beaches this year, particularly in the areas between Porto and Nazaré.

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“Stay away from cliffs!” – Albufeira’s desperate plea for the summer

“Stay away from cliffs” is the message in Albufeira’s latest awareness campaign which urges beachgoers to avoid the base of cliffs to seek refuge from the sun and wind.

The initiative is entitled ‘Arribas não são...

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Uber driver attacked by taxi drivers near Lagos train station
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Sweets made by nuns to take centre stage in Lagoa

Lagoa will be hosting its popular sweets fair ‘Mostra do Doce Conventual’ next week from Wednesday, July 18 to...
Food
Rui Silvestre takes the helm at Vistas with eyes set on Michelin star

Rui Silvestre is the new head chef of fine-dining Vistas restaurant at the Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in Vila...
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July 12, 2018

Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber; Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell, Pablo Schreiber;...
Community
Auction Saturday

An auction of garden equipment and furniture in aid of Algarve animal welfare association APAA is taking place this...
Money
Euro Weekly 6 July 2018

The pound finished last week relatively strong, thanks to stronger than expected economic data. The second revision...
Sport
Portimonense: Tuning up

António Folha made a perfect start to his new managerial career as Portimonense romped to a 4-0 win over Scottish...
Companies
“Airbnb” of motorhomes launched

It is described as the “Airbnb of motorhomes” and has finally arrived in Portugal. Yescapa is an online platform...
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