The European Court of Human Rights again has condemned Portugal for violating freedom of expression. This time, at issue was an editorial by José Manuel Fernandes, in the newspaper Público, about Noronha do Nascimento.

In the article, Fernandes said that Noronha de Nascimento, who was taking up the position at the head of Portugal's Supreme Court, represented "the dark face of our justice," and went on to write an uncomplimentary article about the judge.

The link between Faro Airport and the Algarve’s existing railway line may go ahead if the hurdles put in its way by the current Planning and Infrastructure minister can be overcome.

Citing, funding, environmental and useage issues, Pedro Marques said the line might go ahead "if not before, at the beginning of the next Community framework," (i.e. after 2020)

Mértola is to host the 5^th international conference on how to protect and get the most out of historic city centres.

Specialists from various countries will debate and reflect on their own historic centers and learn more of the World Heritage application process.

MAR Shopping Algarve, locally known as the Ikea shopping center, is due to open this summer, has announced the first swathe of store agreements.

NOS cinemas has confirmed an 8 screen multiplex to compete with the cinema down the road at Forum Algarve.

A gay couple from Poland had been denied the right to marry in their native land, so turned to Portugal and its more inclusive and liberal 'same sex' legislation.

Jakub Kwiecinski and David Mycek were famous for their online videos that increased the visibility of gays and lesbians in whatb they call "anti-gay Poland" but had suffered threats and hateful comments as a result.

The head of Portugal’s leading eucalyptus pulp producer, Altri, has threatened to halt company investment if Portugal continues to demonise the tree.

Paulo Fernandes gave this warning directly to the prime minister while signing contracts worth €125 million to expand the Celbi and Celtejo bleached eucalyptus pulp mills.

Motorists in Paris are now obliged to display anti-pollution stickers on their vehicles.

The requirement took effect on 16 January and includes foreign registered cars, according to the Paris City Hall.

Spanish Secretary of State for European Affairs says that the procedure for authorising the construction of a nuclear waste dump “has not yet been initiated” but that anyway, the project will start in the next few days.

Portugal’s government has lodged a complaint to Brussels and wants the project to expand capacity at the Almaraz nuclear power station halted as any spill or incident could affect those living down river alongside the Tejo.