Lagos’ formerly private São Gonçalo hospital has from today become integrated within the Algarve chain of State-run hospitals (CHUA, standing for Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve).
The move opens up another 44 hospital beds for the region, a surgical bloc, a service for consultations/ radiology/ A&E and a laboratory.
For a...
Ongoing investigations into how Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich was able to obtain Portuguese nationality at allegedly “lightning speed” by claiming Sephardic Jew descendency have...
Bronchial asthma is characterised by chronic airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness.
Chronic airway inflammation results from the interaction of various types of cells and hyperresponsiveness...
Reward Properties, a joint venture between RE Capital and Neworld, has acquired a site for development in Vale do Lobo. The proposed development will include “a mix of 43 townhouses and villas”.
“This acquisition represents our entry into the south of Portugal,” says Olivier Hezelot, Head of Europe at RE...
For British expatriates, understanding domicile is an important element of estate planning. It is domicile, not residence, that determines your liability for UK inheritance tax. With rates at 40%, UK inheritance tax is one of the most expensive taxes facing British families – and living in Portugal does not...
United Lisbon International School has won the ‘Lisbon Prize’ for the “best building in the city” at the World Architecture Festival.
The accolade was awarded...
Pet Corner
In the 70s, fish tanks were the ‘thing’. Dentists’ and doctors’ surgeries afloat with tropical fish and creepy coral tunnels. Every era has...
A yoga teacher is creating the Algarve’s first yoga community by bringing together “like-minded people” with a passion for well-being for weekly classes in...
“Speechless! Thank you to our amazing community and beyond!” This was Dan Robinson’s response to a Crowdfunder created in order to support himself, his...
Animal welfare education among schoolchildren is Animal Rescue Algarve’s latest project. The Loulé association will be visiting local schools in a bid to promote...
A new study by luggage storage company Bounce has hailed Portugal as the second-best country in the world for wine tourism.
The study, entitled ‘The...
Lusitânia Handmade Gift Shop pays tribute to the finest handmade pieces
The Lusitânia shop opened its doors in Carvoeiro right before the COVID-19 pandemic cast...
