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Danes set to vote on EU referendum

eumapDanes will vote in a referendum on Thursday over the country’s relationship with Europe.

The vote is whether or not Denmark should give up a number of EU opt-outs on justice and security. Currently the country has opted out of EU justice and home affairs legislation.

Sagres point to receive major European award

sagresfortA symbol of European history’ – Sagres point, jutting out into the Atlantic, a landmark for sailors for thousands of years finally has received credit in the form of a European Heritage Label (EHL).

"For the first time, there is international recognition of a heritage that everyone knows is of great importance to world history."

Tavira reduces council tax and helps families

childrenTavira council, led by the Socialist mayor Jorge Botelho, has agreed to reduce its rate of Council Tax (IMI) for 2016 by 2.5% and reduce the tax charge for households with children.

The 'family IMI' reduction depends on the number of dependent children at home; 10% off for those with one child, 15 % for two and 20% for three or more.

Catalan bid for independence slapped down again

spanishpmSpain’s constitutional court has overturned a resolution for independence which had been agreed by Catalonia’s parliament.

The decision was unanimous, according to the country’s prime minister Mariano Rajoy (pictured).

New government wants Miró collection to stay in Portugal

miroLess than a week after taking office, the new Minister of Culture, João Soares, has the Miró dossier on his desk.

Time is on his side as later this month, 41 of the 85 works by Catalan artist Joan Miró will have been in Portugal for ten years and can be classified as of ‘national interest.’

French start milking Portugal's tourist boom

anaPortugal’s French owned airports authority has announced a rise in charges for airlines landing at Lisbon and Oporto airports, due to 'a growth in air traffic.'

Unable to come up with any plausible reason for hiking the charges, ANA’s thinking is hardly likely to encourage growth, but takes full advantage of Portugal as a growing destination for tourists.

GNR clampdown on drivers using mobile phones

mobilephonedrivingThe GNR has promised to be more "attentive" to drivers using a mobile phone while driving.

The operation, "Smartphone, Smartdrive" runs across the country for the rest of this week and aims to inform drivers on the effects of phone use when behind the wheel.

Portugal’s unemployment remains above average

eumapUnemployment in the eurozone was practically stable, going from 10.8% in September to 10.7% in October this year.

This is the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since January 2012.