Politician highlights Portimão Conservatory “scandal” to Justice Minister

portimao scandalSocial Democrat (PSD) MP Rui Cristina has brought to the attention of the Minister of Justice Francisca Van Dunem, in a hearing held on Tuesday at the Assembly of the Republic "the anomalous functioning of the Land, Commercial and Automobile Registry Conservatory of Portimão".

Portuguese hotels predict tourist revenue losses between 500 and 800 million euros over next 4 months

hotel revenue lossThe Association of Hospitality of Portugal (AHP) foresees tourist revenue losses between 500 and 800 million euros, between March 1st and June 30th, 2020, according to a survey of its associates, presented today.

University of the Algarve announces lecture shutdown until March 27th

uni shutdownThe University of the Algarve (UAlg) has just announced the suspension of all classroom activities until March 27th due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Intermunicipal Community are united in protecting the Algarve from Covid-19

intermunicipal communityThe Algarve Intermunicipal Community (AMAL) met today, Thursday, March 12, 2020, to agree on positions regarding the reinforcement of preventive measures against Covid-19. The meeting of Algarvian mayors “call, in the first instance, the entire population of the Algarve to adhere their habits and behaviors to the recommendations of the Directorate-General for Health (DGS), namely the basic rules of handwashing, social distance, and avoiding unnecessary travel to events or services, with a view to protecting their own safety and to stop the spread of the virus”.

BPN 'bankster' dies, aged 84, having never served 15-year jail term

bankster bpnJosé de Oliveira e Costa – the former president of BPN bank that collapsed as a result of endemic corruption within it – has died, aged 84, having never served a day of his 15-year jail term.

Portugal to take 'unaccompanied child refugees' from Greek camps

greek refugeePortugal is to start taking in unaccompanied child refugees held in overcrowded camps on the Greek islands.

Coimbra neurosurgeon investigated over "suspicious deaths"

coimbra neurosurgeonA Coimbra neurosurgeon has been boycotted by anaesthetists at his hospital for years due to the suspicious deaths of various patients – but only now have allegations led to a proper investigation.

Algarve wine sector booms as number of winemakers trebles in last decade

wine sectorThe Algarve’s wine sector is on a roll. The number of winemakers in the region has trebled in the last decade while the number of wines sold in the region has topped the one-million mark in the last two years.