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Nurses’ ‘surgical strike’ puts Portuguese labour struggles into international spotlight

With ‘strikes’ nothing new in terms of industrial action strategies, Portugal’s “surgical strike” - which to date has led to the cancellation of around 10,000 operations - has broken the glass ceiling.

Says the Financial Times, it has

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Portugal’s “Route 66” featured on US talkshow ‘Good Morning America’

Portugal’s EN2 road was featured on the hugely popular morning talkshow ‘Good Morning America’ on January 1, just weeks after having been named one of the “best places to go in 2019” by American travel guide publisher Frommer’s.

The EN2 –

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Socialists path to election victory now ‘pretty much assured’

High-profile infighting within the centre-right PSD has ensured, say pundits, that the Socialist government which snatched power so ‘brazenly’ nearly four years ago is destined to win October’s legislative elections hands-down.

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British market grows 15.3% in November, despite Brexit uncertainty

The kind of news Algarve hoteliers wanted to hear - the number of British holidaymakers staying at hotels in the region in November increased an impressive 15.3% compared to the month before, despite the continuing uncertainty surrounding Brexit

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Brits living in Portugal “confident” historic ties will do away with any Brexit difficulties

Just as the Portuguese government rolls out its contingency plans for expat Brits, under the banner “Keep Calm You Stay” (click

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Forestry cleaning drive 2019 already underway

Anyone who thought last year’s efforts by the authorities to ‘make Portugal safe’ in terms of fire risk were a one-off should think again - and remember that fines this year are to be doubled.

Operação Floresta Segura 2019 is already

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1.8 million Portuguese will need to change jobs in little more than a decade

Industry bosses are warning of the ‘robotic revolution’ and the need for companies to start “adult reconversion programmes” in Portugal ASAP.

Suggesting that as many as 1.1 million jobs will essentially ‘disappear’ in the ‘digital

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Brits in Portugal have nothing to fear, says government

In the tortuous Brexit morass, one thing is certain: Portugal has no intention whatsoever of turning its back on its oldest ally. From last Friday, government ministers have been at pains to stress that whatever happens – whichever way this

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Bacteria that devastates olive groves “has arrived in Portugal”

Efforts to keep Portugal free of a deadly plant plague that could bankrupt olive and almond producers have failed.

After all the warnings, Xylella fastidiosa - a bacteria for which there is no cure - has been confirmed in Vila Nova de

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Second dog dies during TAP flight: airline says it’s not to blame

Another much-loved pet has boarded a TAP flight and been loaded into the hold only to emerge dead.

Heartbroken Brazilian owner Flaviany Gondim has written over social media: “TAP has no respect for four-legged...

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Councils go to court to stop CTT closing post offices from Carvoeiro to Aljezur

“This is how you destroy communities”, writes one of the many residents who have woken up to the reality that CTT (...
Food
A kitchen party with a twist

On Saturday, January 12, I was fortunate enough to attend the very first kitchen party at the new multi-purpose...
Premieres (trailers)
Mary Queen of Scots

January 17, 2019

Director: Josie Rourke; Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden; Genre:...
Community
Local bands in charity show in aid of Silves Bombeiros

A concert featuring four bands “donating their services free of charge” to support Silves firefighters will be held...
Money
Weekly Update 11th January 2019

GBP weekly currency update

After putting Brexit out of their minds over the holidays, investors had to...
Sport
Bowlers enjoy the beautiful weather

Welcome back to the second half of the bowling season after the beautiful weather over Christmas and New Year....
Companies
Business breakfast focuses on “What’s next for the Algarve?”

A business breakfast focusing on ‘connectivity and tourism development’ in the Algarve will be held on Thursday,...
Motoring
6th Annual Resident Motor Awards

Another year over for test drives here at the Resident. So what car was the most fulfilling of the last 12 months?...
Wine
Herdade do Rocim Clay Aged Branco

A very unusual white from the Alentejo

I have had my eye on this bottle for some time at Apolónia since it...