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Beware - processionary caterpillars pose danger to humans and pets
I have searched the books and net, to come up with more comprehensive information on them. I...
Paul Singer may scupper Chinese bid for EDP
Paul Singer from the Elliott fund has announced an alternative plan to the EDP takeover bid from...
Eucalypus forest fire - four bombeiros hurt
Monchique fire fighters rushed to help their neighbouring colleagues in Odemira as a fire tore through an...
Reuters - Portugal fails to invest in its future
The Portuguese economy, bailed out by the European Union eight years ago, is booming, writes Reuters, adding...
Algarve risks losing more pharmacies
The Algarve has 34 pharmacies "at risk of closure," warns the National Association of Pharmacies, which on...
Faro Council removes 175 abandoned vehicles
Faro Council has at least been making an effort to rid its streets of abandoned vehicles with...
Algarve - the Portuguese traveller's favorite destination
The HomeAway holiday accommodation website booking service has been working with the Lusófona University on a survey...
Council borrows €600,000 to finance Odeleite river beach
With a spend of nearly €800,000, the construction of the river beach planned for Odeleite reservoir is...
Armona Island - 800 septic tanks to go
Olhão Council’s municipal company, Ambiolhão, is said to have budgeted around €3.5 million to rid Armona, the...
Armed man robs petrol station in Olhão
A man, armed with a knife, entered the service station shop at Pinheiros de Marim in Olhão,...
Castro Marim Mayor to resign in a week's time
Francisco Amaral will resign within a week from his position of mayor of Castro Marim. The resignation takes...
Algarve tourism figures now in for 2018
The Algarve’s tourism income was over a billion euros last year, up by 4.7% compared to 2017....
Complaints rocket about Portugal's postal services
In 2018, the number of complaints received by Anacom increased by 3% due to the increase of...
Higher civil servant salaries to tempt workers inland
The Government is to approve a package of measures to encourage civil servants to live and work...
Latest Features
Portimão racetrack extends Davanti official tyre partnership for three more years
One of the most technically challenging race circuits in the world -...
Taxation of Income: PART 3 - Income From Capital - Bank Interest (Category E)
Income is reported in different categories: A) Salaries, B) Sole Traders, E)...
Half Algarve’s coast under the sea by 2050
The recently released Global Risk Report sponsored by the World Economic Forum...
M2M Blinds, personalised service in your own home
Established in 2007, now with the reputation of being an excellent provider...
RIP Michael Bastiaanse - 24.08.46 - 23.01.19
There was standing room only at Igreja do Sao Laurenco on Monday...
Burns Supper 2019 in Silves
The Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve duly held their Burns Supper...
Property
Latest Properties For Sale In Luz · Lagos · Western Algarve
The town of Luz is situated 6km west of Lagos, in the Western Algarve region. It offers a friendly and...
Property Romancing Open House
Ideal Homes Portugal is inviting you to its “Property Romancing Open House” during Valentine’s week 11 to 16th of February...
NEW To The Market In Prestigious Porto de Mos
Porto de Mos is a prestigious and popular area within Lagos with a mix of residential and holiday homes. It...
New 'Alojamento Local' law explained PLUS insurance cover update
The Alojamento Local law, which regulates the short-term rental of properties (holiday lets) has been altered, writes Azul Properties. (https://www.azul-properties.com) Making...
Portugal Property Market – 2018 review & 2019 trends
According to Paul Cotterell, Sales Director of Casas do Barlavento, the growth trend of real estate investment in 2017 remained...
Property in Lisbon: 5 reasons to invest
Lisbon is rapidly becoming popular among investors from all around the globe, and, for a good reason. Experts at Tranio...
For sale in Olhão - renovated townhouse in historic centre
Three-bedroom traditional Olhão townhouse, tastefully renovated with spacious south-facing terrace and an upper viewing terrace. Situated in a prime pedestrian...
Great reasons to invest in the Algarve
See great reasons to invest, and great properties to invest in.
What's Happening?
Tuna Fishing in the Algarve: a talk by with Peter Kingdon Booker
Fishing has always been a part of the economy of the Algarve, and historically the most important product has been tuna. Tuna migrate between their winter feeding grounds in the...
Charity News
Madrugada 10th Anniversary Coffee Morning - Feb 23rd
Madrugada hopes that as many of you as possible will come along to our 10th anniversary coffee morning fundraiser from 10:00 till 12:30 on Saturday 23 February at our new...
Business News
Business Cocktail Evening - Feb 21st 2019
We are delighted to invite you to our next Business Cocktail evening sponsored by BPCC Member, Fine Country Portugal. This cocktail will take place at Fine ...
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