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Calls to hear president’s son on €4 million medication case-that-won’t-go-away

Portugal's swirling favoritism controversy keeps on running The news over this long weekend has been almost equally divided between politicians criticising each other (in the ‘election race’ that will be filling column inches until March 10) or alluding to the €4 million medication case-that-won’t-go-away: the favoritism controversy over what was...

Tree-clearing to reduce fire risks may be completely unnecessary

Research project finds "no scientific evidence" in favour  A research project in Coimbra has concluded that there is no significant difference in fire behaviour between...

Alqueva reservoir to host Europe’s largest floating solar project

New Alqueva project has basic tender price of €45 million The Alqueva Development and Infrastructure Company (EDIA) has launched the procedure to install the largest...

“We were pressured” – head of airport independent technical commission admits

Portuguese State is “in hands of ANA” (airports authority) The coordinator of the Independent Technical Commission that has just reported on what it believes is...

Porto pet hotels full for Christmas & New Year

Niche market bolstered by influx of foreign families Cat and dog hotels in Greater Porto are close to full for the Christmas season and are...

Seagrass to be planted at Castro Marim salt pans

Castro Marim salt pans to be used to grow seagrass which will purify water Seagrass is due to be planted at the salt pans of...

Exploring the Algarve in December: Unforgettable Experiences at Quinta dos Vales

As the year comes to a close, the Algarve prepares to embrace the holiday season with a myriad of enchanting experiences. In December, visitors to the Algarve can immerse themselves in festive celebrations, explore the region's natural beauty, and indulge in the warmth of Portuguese hospitality. Among the many attractions,...

2024 will mark a new reality for health insurance in Portugal

Text by Medal Seguros The healthcare landscape in Portugal is evolving, notably post-pandemic, with escalating medical costs and doctors opting out of insurance agreements. Hence, choosing a suitable health insurance has become pivotal, especially concerning competitive reimbursements outside insurers’ networks. Some key considerations when choosing a health insurance in Portugal: Coverage...

Algarve Business Awards Gala – and the winners are…!

Now in its second year, the Algarve Business Awards showcased and celebrated some of the region’s best Companies, Entrepreneurs and Community Innovation Ideas. The Awards are committed to recognising excellence in business across the Algarve, providing a source of inspiration to new start-ups and entrepreneurs, but, most of all, showcasing...

Experience and expertise in a changing real estate marketplace

Text by Cerro Novo Properties Since 1981, Cerro Novo has seen incredible change in the Algarve real estate market. Even in the challenging times, we’ve...

Sleep well

Adding a mattress topper is like giving your bed a little "makeover" – it's the skincare routine for your sleeping surface! The main reasons people...

The UK Autumn Budget – What does it mean for pensions and tax?

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement to Parliament on November 22. For UK residents, the good news was the cuts in National Insurance Contributions, though income tax...

As we say goodbye to one UK pension allowance, two new ones replace it

The pensions Lifetime Allowance and resulting tax charges was abolished under the UK’s 2023 spring budget. However, life is never simple with UK pensions...

Estate planning in Portugal – five things you should know

Estate planning may not be as complex as in some European countries, but if you live in Portugal or have Portuguese assets, you still...

The first step on your financial journey in Portugal – choosing your adviser

There are various reasons why people take financial advice; for help investing or with their pension, tax queries, estate planning guidance etc. What many...

Post Christmas getaways – why retired tourists are choosing the Algarve

Everyone knows the January Blues. After the anticipation of Christmas, the festive season is over in a flash. However, there has been a growing demand from retired tourists who are kicking off their new year with an exciting getaway. At SandyBlue, we are seeing many guests in this demographic looking...

Sleep well

Adding a mattress topper is like giving your bed a little "makeover" – it's the skincare routine for your sleeping surface! The main reasons people invest in a topper are for health and comfort. Comfort enhancement: To add a layer of softness or firmness to an existing mattress, improving overall...
SandyBlue Team

Post Christmas getaways – why retired tourists are choosing the Algarve

Everyone knows the January Blues. After the anticipation of Christmas, the festive season is over in a flash. However, there has been a growing...
Adrian Hook

The UK Autumn Budget – What does it mean for pensions and tax?

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement to Parliament on November 22. For UK residents, the good news was the cuts in National...
Roberto Cavaleiro

Christmas Carols of Portugal – Part 1

In 1955, the musicologist Laura Boulton presented at the Estrela Church in Lisbon a programme of Portuguese folk music which she had recorded on...
David Thomas

Have you been cloned?

I always remember watching a sci-fi film a few years ago entitled “Star Trek: Nemesis”, where Captain Picard is cloned; in this case creating...

FOOD & wine

Traditional Christmas celebrations with a twist

Members of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs from the Algarve started to celebrate Christmas with their traditional gala dinner on Friday, December 1. Celebrations this year...

A taste of the Algarve

From generation to generation, one family continues to pass on the traditions of locally produced regional liqueurs It is in the heart of the mountains...

Bakie: Faro’s new spot for giant handcrafted cookies

Bakie: Faro’s new spot for giant handcrafted cookies The smell of delicious handcrafted cookies fresh out of the oven every day has been steadily attracting...

Wine – An epicurean extravaganza

I’ve always imagined that the word ‘epicurean' was shorthand for loving the good things in life, especially food and wine, a ‘lifestyle choice’ clearly well...

Two Algarve chefs among the world’s top-100

José Avillez, Hans Neuner and João Oliveira represent Portugal in the top-100 Three chefs leading Portuguese restaurants - two in the Algarve - have been...

From terror to honour

Could a present-day Hamas terrorist leader, such as Yahya Sinwar, become the President of a future United States of Palestine? The hypothesis is not so...

Amicable divorce

After living in Portugal for over two years, I have come to one startling realisation. And it is that the Portuguese cannot stay married...

Is the deal too good to be true?

For retailers, this is the best time of the year but also the most profitable time for scammers. What I am talking about is...

A child’s voice matters

In the UK press recently, there has been a big campaign and much publicised details about the mental health crisis concerning children between the...

Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco 1900-1943

Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco is the only senior figure from the dictatorship of Estado Novo who continues in widespread national esteem. He is perhaps the...

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