Covid-19: New cases continue to rise, another 76 in the Algarve

COVID-19: NEW CASES CONTINUE TO RISE, ANOTHER 76 IN THE ALGARVEThe epidemiological report by  the Directorate-General for Health (DGS), published yesterday, reveals that in Portugal new cases of Covid-19 are on the rise, with 1,382 new cases registered in the last 24 hours and 4 more people deaths.

UK Approves Antiviral Pill for Covid Treatment

Photo -  Agência Brasil  - UK APPROVES ANTIVIRAL PILL FOR COVID TREATMENTThe British drug regulatory body announced yesterday that it has approved an antiviral pill against Covid-19, jointly developed by MSD pharmaceutical and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics.

16-year-old young man arrested for aggravated gun robbery in Faro

16-year-old young man arrested for aggravated gun robbery in Faro.The Judiciary Police (PJ) in Faro arrested a 16-year-old young man yesterday, suspected of aggravated robbery using a knife and gun.

Electric car scandal - charging is becoming more expensive than traditional fuel

Dr Photo - Electric car scandal - charging is becoming more expensive than traditional fuel.Electric car drivers are being increasingly shocked by charging bills, with  more and more situations of electric vehicle drivers paying more than double than at traditional gas stations, more than half of which is for 'fees'.

Rail, Ferry and & Eurotunnel passengers could face chaos in 2022

RAIL, FERRY AND & EUROTUNNEL PASSENGERS COULD FACE CHAOS IN 2022Transport chiefs are warning that Rail, Ferry and Eurotunnel passengers travelling from the UK to Europe could face chaos next year, when the EU’s long-planned Entry/Exit System (EES) is implemented.

Algarve GNR begin campaign to reduce the surge in motorbike accidents

ALGARVE GNR BEGIN CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE THE SURGE IN MOTORBIKE ACCIDENTSThis week, the GNR is beginning the awareness campaign #NãoSouDeFerro (I'm not made of iron - translation by Steve), which aims to reverse the increase in motorcycle accidents, with particular prominence to the Algarve region.

Teacher who sexually abused two students is now teaching in Vila Real

Teacher who sexually abused two students is now teaching in Vila Real.A 49-year-old teacher who received a suspended sentence of 5 years by the Penafiel Court, is prohibited from any work involving minors for a period of five years. However, the measure only comes into execution after the decision becomes final, which has not happened yet.

Payment of the last IMI instalment is due this month

PAYMENT OF THE LAST IMI INSTALMENT IS DUE THIS MONTHFor taxpayers with an IMI Municipal Tax (IMI) exceeding 100 euros, the final instalment of this tax is due by the end of this month.