Nature tourism represents 23% of nights spent in the Algarve by tourists, according to a newly released study commissioned by the Algarve Tourist Board which proposes an ‘integrated offering’ to companies dedicated to a segment that since 2009 has grown by 50%.

"In nature tourism we see the region's identity, its heritage, culture, crafts, cuisine and wines. We have a diverse set of products which are all interrelated,” said the chairman of the Algarve Tourist Board, Desiderio Silva who also pointed out that this type of tourism is good at filling off-season low periods.

Portugal’s government has increased the number of projects, and the consequent budget, for the nation's infrastructural redevelopment as 59 now will receive funding.

The total investment over the next eight years will be an estimated €6,067 million most of which in the port, maritime and rail sectors.

The Hospitals of the Algarve group has 238 fewer nurses than it should have, the shortfall of nursing staff across all the region’s hospitals, clinics and outposts exceeds 350.

The situation was made clear today by the Union of Portuguese Nurses which considers "the safety and quality" of the National Health Service in jeopardy.

Amazon book orders of over €30 euros attracted free delivery to Portuguese addresses, until yesterday.

In a move that should witness the online giant lose many loyal customers in the Algarve, carriage and weight is now charged on all orders whatever the number of items ordered.  

Expats are being invited to share their perceptions of living and working outside the UK.

HSBC Expat is embarking on its seventh annual Expat Explorer Survey which covers topics such as finances, quality of life, and raising children.

The former Archbishop of Canterbury has challenged the assumption that people who borrow money always have a moral responsibility to pay it back.

Rowan Williams said that repayment of debts is not a “moral absolute” as banks and other lenders have failed in their moral responsibility in lending funds.

A Chinese conglomerate has agreed to purchase 89% of House of Fraser in a deal worth more than £450 million.

The company, Sanpower Group, owns a large department store in Nanjing and controls more than 100 companies in various sectors including retail and property.

The integration of Portugal’s Roma population ‘is going well,’ according to a new report which shows the first signs of an improvement in living conditions of Roma families across Europe.

The Portuguese strategy for Roma integration is bearing fruit, according to the research document released by the European Commission today.