More than 80% of catering companies and almost 60% of tourism companies have experienced difficulties in hiring new employees this year, according to a survey by the Portuguese Hotel, Restaurant and Similar Association (AHRESP) , released today.
Portugal is currently the country in the world with the highest population coverage rate with complete vaccination against Covid-19, according to the statistics website Our World in Data.
Albufeira Mayor José Carlos Rolo was released from hospital yesterday (September 9) following an “excellent recovery” from a pulmonary infection.
A decisive step to finally move forward with plans to build a bridge between Alcoutim and Sanlúcar de Guadiana in the Andalusia region of Spain was due to be taken on Wednesday (as the Resident went to press) with the signing of a financing contract at Alcoutim’s Espaço Guadiana.
The Portugal Masters golf championship – delayed April due to restrictions imposed by the pandemic – has been added to the European Tour Schedule at almost the last minute.
The 2 seater electric Citroën AMI, which is now on sale in Portugal, can be driven in Portugal by persons over 16 years old, with a category B1 license. At between 7,350 and 8,710 euros, it can be purchased online at Citroën dealerships and at the participating FNAC stores nationwide.
The Association of Public Health Physicians today defended the continued use of masks to prevent Covid-19 and the flu, and to be able to spend a “more controlled” winter, allowing the national health service to resume a normal service.
The PSP have released the list of locations where speed control operations will take place this month, as part of the prevention campaign "Who warns you...", with an objective to reduce the speed of vehicles on traffic routes with higher levels of danger, alerting drivers to the presence of authorities.
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