The recent local elections in Portugal have brought significant political changes to the Algarve region, with the centre-right Social Democratic Party (PSD) emerging as the overall winner nationally, narrowly ahead of the Socialist Party (PS).
Betting on political events has become increasingly popular in recent years, expanding beyond traditional outcomes like elections or party leadership contests.
But a more unconventional market has emerged that raises an intriguing question: can you bet on political scandals?
Presidential elections are among the most closely watched events in the world. In democratic countries, the election of a president is a significant event that can determine the direction of national policies, international relations, and economic decisions.
Unsatisfaction with current politicians is high, ready to explode with any extremist spark. This level of NABO (N-ules, A-bstentions, B-lancs, O-ther, less than 0.5%) is a wake-up call: urgent structural changes are needed, starting with the electoral system.
When I was a child, I learned that in democracy you talk or write to candidates to let them know what is key for your family or group, and find out their opinions on other key issues. Also, that each one will visit the groups who supported him, to exchange ideas about vital coming issues.
The new Portuguese government has politicians known for their good intentions, but may be not all with the needed experience to get results in the very short run. Portugal will face next year a deeper crisis than the EU.
Seven Nobel Algarve British International School students are heading to Lisbon to represent the region in the national Youth Parliament programme. The selection was made after the school was voted among the top-three out of 15 participating schools in the Algarve, at both middle-school and secondary level.
November 2022. In spite of local difficulties the United Kingdom remains attractive to some and the flow of cross-channel trafficked migrants continues delayed only by inclement weather.
