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Justice workers start new strike “in creative format”

Thousands of hearings and trials already postponed Workers employed by the Ministry of Justice begin a new strike today in courts and judicial services, “an atypical strike”, explain reports, which will take place in different ways depending on services and districts, and for which the Judicial Staff Union (SFJ) expects...

Vilamoura street to be named after André Jordan

André Jordan is the founder of Quinta do Lago resort Loulé Council has announced that a street in Vilamoura will be renamed after entrepreneur André...

Students call for “more scholarships; more social support”

Lisbon Academic Association defends increased funding for higher education With a new academic year looming, the Lisbon Academic Association (AAL) is calling for increased funding...

Minister of Agriculture faces new cold shoulder from sector

Unlikely to be invited to second agricultural fair; if she wants to attend, “will have to buy ticket" The disdain with which farmers view Minister...

Brussels expects EU agreement on AI this year

Admits, even so, "this won’t keep up with speed of the technology" The European Commission expects agreement in the European Union (EU) this year on...

EN125 drivers call for long-promised renovations

Renovations were first announced in 2009... and have yet to move forward Citizens are calling for the government to finally move forward with the long-promised...

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...

Pepco opens two stores in Algarve

First store in Portugal opened in Coimbra last week European discount retailer Pepco has opened its first two stores in the Algarve in Albufeira and Olhão this week, located at Ria Shopping Olhão and Albufeira Retail Park.   The brand arrived in Portugal on May 18 with the opening of its first...

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...

Martin’s E-bike Summer Tour is coming to Quinta do Lago

Martin's E-bike in Almancil has established itself as one of the leading e-bike stores in the Algarve, and this year they are bringing an...

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...
Sandra Genest-Boudreau

You can improve your posture

We hear so many people complaining of their children’s bad posture. “Sit up straight” they tell them. But very often the child, and also...
Joanna Karamon

The story of life … and lemons

We all know the phrase “when life throws you lemons, make lemonade”. But what if we don’t feel like making that lemonade? What if all...
Portugal Resident

Erika Malmberg – Women golfers who refuse to be defined by their disability

The G4D Open at Woburn, England (May 10-12), was a historic affair for golf for the disabled (or ‘G4D’), offering a week of firsts...
Craig Rogers

Portugal’s bluebird

Sitting on the sand a few days ago at the beautiful Praia dos Caneiros, accessed from the coastal road between Carvoeiro and Ferragudo, I...

FOOD & wine

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...

Chef Diogo Pereira shares Algarve’s diverse culinary culture

Chef Diogo Pereira shares the Algarve’s diverse culinary culture through an ever-evolving menu at the Cascade Resort’s Senses restaurant  The kitchen table is a...

Portuguese Wine Show returns to Albufeira

The event is once again promoting some of the best national wines The Portuguese Wine Show is back in Albufeira this month. The event is...

Naturally nice, Pisco is a favourite in Vila do Bispo

By daytime, Damiano, Rosalba and Sergio are busy preparing everything from scratch at their restaurant Pisco, which translates to ‘robin’ in Portuguese. They open...

The car driving adventures of an American in the Algarve

I grew up near Detroit, The Motor City. Home of Henry Ford, birthplace of the assembly line. Most of the people I knew had...

Climate and sports: forced changes have started …

The summer months can be sweltering for players and fans alike The climate is changing major sports in Portugal and around the world. Almost all...

University of the Algarve opens applications for Portuguese language course

The Faro faculty is running a Portuguese as a Foreign Language Summer Course from July 3 to 28. Applications are now open for the 2023...

Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day in Lagoa

Workshop for kids: introduction to birdwatching May 13 is World Migratory Bird Day and a workshop for children to celebrate this occasion will take place...

Portugal and the Coronation of King Charles III

In the House of Commons in 1943, Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously described the unique and ancient friendship between England and Portugal as an...