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Refugee arrivals in Spain fade away

spanishflagSpain has taken in just 18 refugees in the last six months against a pledge of some 15,000 from Greece and Italy under the EU redistribution plan.

The 18 arrived at the end of 2015 but this year there have been no groups under the plan, according to El Pais newspaper.

Fishing storm brewing with predatory Spanish fleet

trawlerThe predatory fishing practices of the Spanish fleet out of Andalucia have been raised by certain of Portugal’s Left Bloc MPs who have asked the Minister of Sea, Ana Paula Vitorino how she will monitor the raiders and ensure that the Guadiana Border Agreement is fully complied with.

The problem faced by Portugal’s fishermen has led to calls for the Guadiana Border Agreement to be scrapped as it helps the Spanish and disadvantages the Portuguese.

Aljezur mayor backs local anti-fracking pressure group

aljezuroilAljezur mayor Sr José Amarelinho today members of the No Oil in Algarve pressure group to discuss the activities of local concession holder Portfuel.

The meeting with the mayor went well as he was enthusiastic and sympathetic to the group’s cause, receiving a 3x3 metre red anti-fracking cross and promising to place it on the facade of the Camara building on the 29th of April (see picture below).

Killer of Briton in Alcoutim remanded in custody until trial

alcoutimEugénio Reicha has been charged with aggravated homicide after the body of Simon Carley-Pocock was found in his house near Alcoutim.

The 58-year-old Briton died after being attacked with a spear at his home in the area. The murder suspect is the 20-year-old former companion of the victim who will await trial in custody.

IMF is right to be sceptical as Portugal's debt increases

imfThe IMF, led by the former corporate lawyer Christine Lagarde, has warned that certain reforms have an immediate negative impact on the economy

The impact of structural reforms in the country, especially in the short-term, depends on the state the economy is in and the level of company indebtedness, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest doom-laden study.

Brazil: impeachment all around

braziljesusPolitical instability in Brazil was deepened by a supreme court ruling on Tuesday which said that the country’s vice president must face impeachment proceedings.

Michel Temer is facing charges of breaking fiscal regulations. He had been in line to replace President Dilma Rousseff if she is impeached. Tuesday’s ruling, however, means that he is also at risk of being forced out of office.

Faro airport prepares for French invasion

airplaneFaro airport has an additional nine routes that will be fully operational through the summer season.

Many of the routes connect France to the Algarve, with Paris (Charles de Gaulle), Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes and Marseille now linked to the region with 129% more seat availability this year.

Beached Arrifana fishing boat still in place due to continuing high seas

fishboatarrifanaThe fishing boat that ran aground near Arrifana beach, Aljezur, on Monday is still there as dangerous seas prevent rescue operations.

After the Avô Melro hit the rocks earlier this week, the six men on board were air-lifted by a Naval helicopter operating in high winds and swelling seas. The men were taken to the Montijo Air Base for medical checks and later were released."