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Portugal Resident26 Jun

By Alan Clarke, League director Round four of the Bowls league championship saw the Alvor Greens remain unbeaten following an away win at Parque de Floresta against the Crusaders by The post Bowls Report appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

An annual charity fun run in aid of local children’s charity ACCA raised more than 2,500 euros on October 25. Many children and pets joined in on the run or The post Charity run appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Faro-born Portuguese tennis champion Rui Machado marked his return from injury with an impressive 6-4, 6-4 victory over the experienced Brazilian Ricardo Hocever before going out of the Sao Paulo The post Comeback appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

A new complete Portuguese language beginner’s course starts this month at the Europa Algarve language centre in Loulé. Mary Jo Morgan from Europa Algarve said: “The advantage of group lessons The post Language lessons appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

By DAVID FRANKS features@algarveresident.com David Franks is an accomplished and experienced practitioner in both UK and overseas taxation. He lectures widely on taxation issues, in particular in relation to investment The post Right place, wrong taxes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Jun

The median value of bank valuations for housing reached a new historical high of €2,208 per square metre in May.

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Men and women who attend Portuguese language lessons at Tavira secondary school came together on March 16 to celebrate women from around the world. Poetry readings and songs made up The post Celebrating women appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Lagos Câmara’s debts amount to around €22 million and thus is considering following the lead of neighbouring municipality Portimão by introducing a financial recovery plan. Mayor Júlio Barroso said: “Nothing The post Câmara debts appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

A jazz concert featuring Liane Carroll and her band will be taking place at Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis from 4pm on April 8. Liane Carroll is a well-known jazz singer The post Jazz concert appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Loulé Câmara has announced that it will be taking part in Earth Hour tomorrow (Saturday) with the public lighting in the cities of Loulé and Quarteira being turned off for The post Lights out appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Prospective parents and pupils of the O4M International Dutch School Algarve are invited to view the school and its facilities during two open days on April 6 and 7. Enrolment The post Open day appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

One broken leg has turned into nine new wheelchairs for the orthopaedic unit at the Barlavento Hospital in Portimão. Members of the Vale da Telha residents association, AMOVATE, presented staff The post Wheelchairs donation appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Until April 8, the Portimão municipal aerodrome will be the scene of parachuting’s Spring Festival. Every day around 150 enthusiasts from all over the world will be performing over 800 The post BIG JUMP appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

More than 50 people attended the seminar Doing Business in Portugal – How to Cope with the Portuguese Tax System for 2011 on March 24 at Vale do Lobo. The The post Doing business in Portugal seminar appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

After five months of intensive competition, the Bowls Algarve championship finals were held on March 18 and 19 at the Valverde Club, Almancil. There were two finals on the Friday, The post Bowls Algarve Inter Club Championships appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Parkalgar CEO Paulo Pinheiro is again teaming up with respected EVO magazine journalist Roger Green in the GT3 category for what will surely be one of the highlights of the The post Back on track appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Jun

The market for investment funds eligible for Residence Permits for Investment (ARI), commonly known as "Golden Visas," is facing an unprecedented wave of disinvestment. 

The Portugal News26 Jun

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The Portugal News26 Jun

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Portugal Resident26 Jun

The Algarve is expected to avoid the high pollen levels forecast across most of mainland Portugal over the coming week, offering some relief to hay fever sufferers. According to the The post Algarve to dodge high pollen levels expected to affect most of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

In today’s roundup Natasha, Carl & monthly special guest Paul Rees look at: Portugal dispatches rescue team to Venezuela Hotel run by Portuguese in Venezuela ‘collapses with countless people inside The post News Review: Venezuelan earthquake response, sovereign wealth cynicism & dating in Portugal appeared first on Por

The Portugal News26 Jun

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Portugal Resident26 Jun

The Alentejo is emerging as one of Portugal’s most sought-after destinations for luxury hospitality, with a wave of new hotel openings, villa relaunches and boutique projects bringing fresh attention to The post Alentejo’s luxury hotel scene gathers pace appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Portugal’s postal operator CTT is warning customers to expect a more complex customs clearance process from July 1, when new European Union rules will require duty to be paid on The post Post Office encourages customers to ‘beat’ new EU Customs duty appeared first on Portugal Resident .