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Portugal’s PM visits Angola to “cement political relations with João Lourenço”

PM expected to sign various new agreements “in areas of bilateral cooperation and investment” Officially, the PM António Costa’s two-day visit to Angola, starting tomorrow, is seen as the start of a new era in political and economic cooperation between the two countries that share a common language and long...

Hundreds march in Lisbon to “save the SNS” 

State health service “is sick”, say organisers At a point where children’s vaccinations for this year still haven’t been purchased; where various specialities are ‘rotating’...

Portimão aerodrome becomes base for rural firefighting planes

For first time two fireboss planes stationed in Algarve through summer Portimão aerodrome has become a new base for firefighting planes run by the country’s...

Teachers strike “putting essence of State education at risk”

Minister blames teachers for “prejudicing pupils” Minister of Education João Costa has said today that the ongoing strikes waged by teachers (now extending to national...

Doctors federation announces new strike dates

FNAM say they have no choice in face of government inaction FNAM, the National Federation of Physicians has announced a new strike for July 5...

Health service executive announces reopening of pediatric/ maternity services in Portimão Hospital

Sudden closure yesterday ‘had always been planned’, says statement Yesterday’s shock announcement that maternity and pediatric services at Portimão were closing until further notice saw...

New general manager appointed for Pine Cliffs Resort

United Investments Portugal promotes Hélder Martins to general manager of Pine Cliffs Resort and appoints Javier Soler Muñoz as general manager of Hyatt Regency Lisboa. As part of its talent retaining objective, United Investments Portugal (UIP) has just promoted Hélder Martins - until now general manager of the Hyatt Regency...

Algarve Business Awards return after successful first edition

The awards are open to all businesses across the Algarve Following the success of the 2022 launch, the Algarve Business Awards are back this year. The awards are designed to celebrate some of the region’s best companies, entrepreneurs and community innovation ideas. As organisers explain, the idea is to recognise “excellence in...

Art collecting in the Algarve

What to consider when buying art Buying art in the Algarve can be a very rewarding experience. The Algarve is full of art galleries and artists, who are more than happy to sell their work. Buying art in the Algarve is a great way to help local artists to make...

Stress-free holidays in the Algarve (with kids)

Planning a family holiday in the Algarve When it comes to planning a holiday, there are a number of things to consider. You need to...

Saaranha&Vasconcelos opens new Pop Up Showroom in Almancil

Architecture and interior design studio Saaranha&Vasconcelos has opened a Pop Up Showroom in Almancil. Located at number 90 on Avenida 5 de Outubro, the showroom...

Why retirement planning matters at any age

Whether you are nearing retirement or it is several years away, it is never too early to start thinking about how you will finance your golden years. Even if...

How does the new UK tax year affect you?

The UK tax year started on April 6, so how will this impact your pocket? UK tax changes can affect you even if you...

Shedding a UK ‘Domicile of Origin’ in favour of a Portugal ‘Domicile of Choice’

There are now an estimated 40,000 British nationals living in Portugal, many enjoying beneficial tax status under the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime. But NHR...

Investments too good to be true?

Are the investments being offered to you a little too good to be true? We look at some past examples where people have lost...

The most in-demand villa features and services

For villa owners in the Algarve, there are so many features that they will want front and centre when advertising it to tourists. Of course, there are many tourists who are seeking out super luxury features - saunas in the villa, private tennis and a cinema room come to...

Construction begins on Primelife development in Carvoeiro

The development by Carvoeiro Branco is located in “a prime location” Carvoeiro Branco, a key player in the real estate industry in the Algarve, has officially started construction on an “exceptional project that aims to redefine the concept of luxury resorts”, reveals the company. The Primelife development comprises 30 apartments, each...
Penelope Best

Helping children deal with grief

Clearly, this is a very difficult subject area for a parent, teacher or head of school. However, it is one of vital importance, and...
David Thomas

Wildfire management – learning lessons from the past

When Safe Communities Portugal attended the International Wildland Fire Conference 2023, alongside 1,600 delegates from 80 countries, in Porto last week, we learned that,...
Portugal Resident

Climate change and cardiovascular health: red warning

Climate change - which encompasses the long‐term changes in temperature and weather patterns seen since the Industrial Revolution, attributed in large part to increasing...
Jay Costa Owen

Beyond Monuments: The Masonic Legacy in Lisbon and the United States Capital

Despite being a relatively young nation, the United States of America boasts a rich history, full of notable figures and events that have helped...

FOOD & wine

5 Portuguese cuisine try-ons

5 things to try when eating in Portugal Portugal is a country filled with rich culture and history. It is a place where you can...

Algarve to host first Portuguese-only Michelin gala

Portugal is finally getting its own Michelin Guide! The Algarve has been chosen to host the first exclusively Portuguese Michelin gala. The event will take place...

Wine: The fresh face of Arinto

Arinto is one of the most interesting and versatile of Portugal’s indigenous white grape varieties. It is perhaps best known for rich and complex...

Algarve Wine Society rides away to the Tejo

Thirty-one members of the Algarve Wine Society left Loulé on May 9 for a three-day trip to wineries in Ribatejo, a province known for...

A gastronomic weekend in São Miguel

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs visit the Azores island and taste traditional local food and wine Landing in the Azores for a gastronomic weekend (April 28 to...

The battle against breast cancer

A research project in Portugal, now nearing completion, has developed a new drug that will likely offer an unprecedented remedy for women with a...

Future painting

It could be said that “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon" (The Young Ladies of Avignon, originally titled The Brothel of Avignon), a large oil painting created...

The June 2023 Night Sky

Welcome to the June night sky. This is the month of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. This year it falls on Wednesday,...

Planning a holiday with your pet? Think it through

Holidays looming ahead? Suitcases dusted, loaded and ready to go. The hat? The “Kiss Me Quick” one. Ha! Where, when and how long depends on...

AI – artificial intelligence and our children’s lives

One cannot escape the impact of AI (artificial intelligence) in our everyday lives, whether we realise this or not. Just unlocking our phones or...