Lottery winnings to be taxed at 20%
- Created on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 10:02
In a mean-spirited attack on the dreams of millions of Portuguese lottery players, the governement propose to tax EuroMillions winnings.
Algarve mayors blissfully unaware of applications for mining licenses
- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 19:49
Application for licenses to search for minerals in Castro Marim and Alcoutim have been lodged by Bolt Resources Pty Ltd and reported in the Official Gazette.
Olhão council unable to pay its debts
- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 19:29
The Mayor of Olhão admitted today that the council is pretty much paralysed due to a delay in receiving funds promised under the Support Programme for the Local Economy.
“New Deal for Europe” announced
- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 19:17
The new programme is designed to tackle the lack of jobs facing millions of young people in southern Europe.
MEPs rake in the dosh
- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 19:16
Members of the European Parliament are able to earn up to 2,000% more than the salaries of their countrymen.
German consumers keep economy going
- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 19:15
Germany has avoided recession thanks to consumer spending in the country.
Europe to step in over British expats voting right
- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 19:07
A rule banning British expats from voting in the UK has been called a "punishment" by the European Commission which now wants to change the rules.
2011 to be declared a 'vintage year' for port
- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 18:42
A vintage is traditionally declared about 18 months after the harvest when producers decide that their wine is good enough to bottle on its own rather than blending with ports from other years.
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