Portugal Resident8 SeptHomeless charity calls for return to 90s drug policies
The Comunidade Vida e Paz, a charity helping the homeless, advocates for greater investment in support for people with drug addiction and believes it is necessary to restore “what was The post Homeless charity calls for return to 90s drug policies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 SeptRent-a-car firms take over 13% of Portugal’s new vehicles
Portugal’s rent-a-car industry remained a significant buyer of new vehicles in August, accounting for 2,160 passenger cars registered during the month.
Portugal Resident8 SeptPSD Algarve urges public to speak up on Foupana dam plans
PSD Algarve is urging residents across the region to take part in the public consultation on the proposed Foupana dam, which remains open until October 12. The project, planned for The post PSD Algarve urges public to speak up on Foupana dam plans appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptAround 500 police to be ‘freed up for streets’ with PSP police reoganisation
Following on from rising levels of crime, and recent appeals for more police in ‘inner city areas’, Minister for Interior Administration Luís Neves has revealed a plan to ‘free up’ The post Around 500 police to be ‘freed up for streets’ with PSP police reoganisation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 SeptDid you know you can take a ferry to Tavira Island?
There are two main places to catch the ferry to Ilha de Tavira.
Portugal Resident8 SeptEnvironmental groups demand action after fresh wildlife deaths near Salgados lagoon
Environmental associations have renewed calls for the long-promised creation of the Lagoa dos Salgados Natural Reserve, warning that one of the Algarve’s most important wetland systems remains without adequate protection The post Environmental groups demand action after fresh wildlife deaths near Salgados lagoon appear
Portugal Resident8 SeptMinister stands ground, fending off repeated calls for his resignation
Luís Neves, Portugal’s minister-under-fire for the last few months, looks likely to emerge from the parliamentary grilling this morning with his head held high: he is staying put, he insists, The post Minister stands ground, fending off repeated calls for his resignation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptAn invitation to our clients & friends
Text by Exclusive Algarve Villas Exclusive Algarve Villas has specialised in luxury property across the Western and Central Algarve since 2006. Founded by Marcela Boturão and Bart van Linden, we The post An invitation to our clients & friends appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 SeptInvesting in Our Talent
I have been following and writing about Angels Way because I find particularly interesting the initiatives that seek to bring together capital, experience and entrepreneurial talent.
Portugal Resident8 SeptPortuguese pupils lose “a decade of progress” as PISA scores plunge
Portuguese pupils have recorded their worst-ever reading performance in the OECD’s international education assessment, with results in all three subjects tested falling back to levels last seen almost two decades The post Portuguese pupils lose “a decade of progress” as PISA scores plunge appeared first on Portugal Res
The Portugal News8 SeptPSI companies post record €3.66 billion profits in Portugal
Companies listed on Portugal’s PSI index reported record profits in the first half of the year, led by the energy and banking sectors.
Portugal Resident8 SeptAmbulance service strike to go ahead next week
STEPH, the Syndicate of Pre-Hospital Emergency technicians has announced that it will be striking, as threatened, next week and the week after. Space had been given for INEM (the national The post Ambulance service strike to go ahead next week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 SeptDangerous invasive plant found in Portugal
The invasive plant Cortaderia, also known as pampas grass, is one of the most dangerous to health and is present in more than 200 mainland municipalities, experts warned, lamenting the lack of measures to contain it.
Portugal Resident8 SeptGovernment denies profiteering from rise in fuel prices
In a press conference that observers have remarked ‘revealed noting new’, the centre-right AD government has dismissed as unfair the salvo of accusations coming from left wingers that it is The post Government denies profiteering from rise in fuel prices appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 SeptMan caught transporting 4,300 litres of fuel in Algarve
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Loulé after being caught transporting 4,300 litres of fuel in a goods vehicle.
Portugal Resident8 SeptTitanic Tuesday: Luís Neves faces parliamentary grilling ahead of motion of no confidence
Today is a form of titanic Tuesday for parliamentarians who are not expected ‘back in parliament’ until next week: it is the moment Luís Neves is due to face MPs The post Titanic Tuesday: Luís Neves faces parliamentary grilling ahead of motion of no confidence appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptProsecutors seek removal of Albufeira mayor over appointment of sister
Portugal’s Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) is seeking the removal from office of Albufeira Mayor Rui Cristina over the appointment of his sister to a municipal support team following his election The post Prosecutors seek removal of Albufeira mayor over appointment of sister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 SeptWhat’s in season right now? How to embrace the flavours of autumn
Cook with seasonal, warming ingredients.
The Portugal News8 SeptPortugal Weather Today (8 September): Cooler temperatures ahead?
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The Portugal News8 SeptMadrugada in Lagoa, just another clothing store?
What makes any charity shop special?
The Portugal News8 SeptColégio Militar Metro Station in Lisbon
Colégio Militar Metro Station, on Lisbon’s Blue Line, is located next to the Colombo shopping centre and Colégio Militar. The station combines modern design with artwork that reflects Lisbon’s tradition of bringing culture into everyday public spaces.
The Portugal News8 SeptPortugal no longer competes on price - It competes for engineering
For many years, the competitiveness of the Portuguese economy was often associated with a simple idea: to produce at lower costs than other European markets.
The Portugal News8 SeptPoets’ corner - The Stranger
A poem by Roberto Cavaleiro