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Two killed in attack at Ismaili Centre in Lisbon

Victims were employees at the centre Two women were killed and several people were injured during an attack at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon this morning (March 28). According to PSP police, the attacker, an Afghan man, ignored police's orders to stop and approached agents with "a large knife" in his...

Railway strikes to continue until end of April

Unions announce a series of strikes until end of April, including a 24-hour strike on April 6 Several unions began new strikes on Tuesday which...

Essential goods with 0% VAT announced by PM

The measure will last for a period of six months (April to October) With food prices soaring, Prime minister António Costa has this afternoon announced...

High hopes for Easter weekend in Algarve

Tourism board predicts over 90% occupation during Easter; hoteliers expect 70% Tourism officials and hoteliers in the Algarve are expecting a very busy weekend for...

Climate activists plan wave of school protests in April

Schools to be occupied in Lisbon, Coimbra, Faro and Setúbal A new wave of occupations of schools and universities calling for an end to fossil...

Blood donations needed due to low stock levels

2023 got off to great start but donations dropped in February and March The Portuguese blood and transplantation institute (IPST) is appealing for blood donations...

Domes Lake Algarve appoints new general manager

João Jesus has been appointed as the new general manager of Vilamoura resort Domes Lake Algarve. It is a new challenge for Jesus who has a degree in Tourism and a post-graduate degree in Marketing and Tourism, and over 20 years’ experience under his belt working for the Tivoli group,...

McDonald’s to hire 500 employees in Algarve

Fast food giant McDonald’s has announced plans to hire 500 new employees in the Algarve. The company is searching for candidates to join its restaurant staff, “offering a friendly, inclusive and flexible environment”, as well as “people with some training or previous experience in the sector, who are building a...

Pack your bags, gather your friends and get ready for a holiday in the Algarve’s sun

Friendscation in Portugal Everything is better when shared with friends, which is why we'll offer some recommendations for memorable friendscations while in Portugal. Take advantage of this trend, gather your friends and travel with us to a magical destination filled with activities you can do together. Surfing in rough seas, cycling...

Leisure or work – long-term rentals are the solution

Combining work with leisure in the Algarve: the best of both worlds While taking time to relax is an important part of a vacation, if...

Portugal’s RRP plan “not going well”

The president of Portugal’s business confederation CIP, António Saraiva says that the recent resignation of the woman who was leading the National Agency for...

Portugal capital gains tax on property

Are you buying or selling a property in Portugal? Whether you are buying your first home here, or downsizing or leaving the country, it is important to understand the...

Tax and pensions

We work hard to build up our pensions for a secure and enjoyable retirement. But while our pensions feel like our money, set aside for...

Determining and proving domicile

Domicile is an important issue for British expatriates. You remain liable to UK inheritance tax on your worldwide assets for as long as you...

Dismissal from the appointment of tax representative

The Portuguese Tax Authority (PTA) declared, through the Circular Letter number 90054, of June 6, that the appointment of a tax representative was mandatory...

Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in London counters “fake news” over end of Golden Visa

The General Manager of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK, Christina Hippisley has criticised what she calls a lot of disinformation as to whether UK nationals can buy homes and get residency in Portugal. “We’re having to correct a lot of false information because people think that the end of the...

Lisbon committed to speeding up planning permission

Lisbon City Council’s planning chief has pledged to speed up the time it takes for the municipal council to deal with planning applications, the slowness of which has been a bugbear for over 20 years. Addressing investors in the real estate business at the annual French property show MIPIM, Joana...
Portugal Resident

Be proud of your mouth

Oral diseases and conditions that are associated with ageing concomitantly result in an increased need for preventive, restorative, and periodontal dental care. This is...
Len Port

Global warming should be top priority

It is the biggest worry for young people in Portugal Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Guterres has repeated yet again that the number one priority...
Jay Costa Owen

The importance of getting morning sunlight: insights from ancient cultures

From the dawn of human history, the sun has been a central symbol and source of life. Many ancient civilisations worshiped sun gods and...
Richard Lamberth

London Calling – What lies beneath?

Our friend and expert on quirky tales from London past, COLIN BAINBRIDGE has once again graced us with some interesting stories this month -...

FOOD & wine

Know your wine

Tips for wine tasting Wine tasting is an art form in the process of evaluating wine. While a professional wine taster's senses of taste and...

Happy cows, happy cheese

How seeing things from a different point of view can change everything A dairy farmer’s lot is generally not a happy one. Portuguese dairy farmers...

Nave do Barão celebrates centuries-old wine tradition

Some of the Algarve’s best wineries will be taking part in the 7th edition of Nave do Barão’s Wine Festival, which will be held...

Wine: Quinta de Bella in the Dão

A trio of (ugly?) beauties Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder and, personally, I find the label design of these...

Algarve cuisine promoted on TAP flights

Algarve chef Noélia Jerónimo (pictured) has been invited to join a star-studded line-up of chefs who will be preparing special menus to promote traditional...

Death is certain, so let’s enjoy life

“Death is inevitable, but life, that’s the tricky bit…” Simon Travaglia After celebrating a relatively optimistic new year in anticipation of 2023, a year that...

At what age should a child have a smartphone?

As the head of an international school, with children from three years upwards, one of the most frequently asked questions or concerns of parents...

Aspire International School: an outstanding alternative 

Our objective at Aspire International School (AIS) is to raise the standard of education in the Algarve with a balanced curriculum, from academic subjects...

Portuguese lessons: we’re here to help!

With the usual busy term at Centro de Línguas de Lagos, we continue to see students taking advantage of learning English, French, or German. However,...

‘We strive for educational excellence’

At Eupheus, we strive for educational excellence and for every child ‘to be the best that they can be’.  Eupheus is a Cambridge Assessment International...

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