More than 80% of catering companies experience difficulties in hiring

MORE THAN 80% OF CATERING COMPANIES EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES IN HIRINGMore 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.

Covid-19: Portugal is world leader in population rate with complete vaccination

COVID-19: PORTUGAL IS WORLD LEADER IN POPULATION RATE WITH COMPLETE VACCINATIONPortugal 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 released from hospital following “excellent recovery”

Albufeira Mayor José Carlos RoloAlbufeira Mayor José Carlos Rolo was released from hospital yesterday (September 9) following an “excellent recovery” from a pulmonary infection.

Big step taken to bring Alcoutim-Spain bridge project to life

Alcoutim-Spain bridge projectA 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.

Portugal Masters returns to Algarve in November

Portugal Masters returns to Algarve in NovemberThe 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.

Electric car for 16+ drivers on sale at FNAC stores

PHOTO AIFA JORGE CUNHA - ELECTRIC CAR FOR 16+ DRIVERS ON SALE AT FNAC STORESThe 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.

Covid-19: Public health doctors advocate continued use of the mask

COVID-19: PUBLIC HEALTH DOCTORS ADVOCATE CONTINUED USE OF THE MASKThe 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.

Find out where PSP radars will be this month

Dr Photo - FIND OUT WHERE PSP RADARS WILL BE THIS MONTHThe 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.