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February 17, 2019

Portugal’s PM reshuffles govt ahead of European elections

Portugal’s socialist Prime Minister Antonio Costa on Sunday announced a reshuffle of his government as part of his preparations for May’s European Parliament elections. Costa notably replaced the infrastructure and housing minister, Pedro Marques, who is stepping down to become…

February 16, 2019

Galp-ENI Aljezur oil drilling – Loulé Court continues to push for transparency

The government and Galp-ENI are really playing games with the court and with the people, writes ASMAA – the Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association. A simple question that requires just a ‘yes or no’ answer has been asked over…

February 16, 2019

Beware – processionary caterpillars pose danger to humans and pets

I have searched the books and net, to come up with more comprehensive information on them. I must thank the various holiday companies for helping with some of the technical information, writes Jan Cobley. I know of dogs who have…

February 15, 2019

Paul Singer may scupper Chinese bid for EDP

Paul Singer from the Elliott fund has announced an alternative plan to the EDP takeover bid from China Three Gorges. Elliott believes that EDP is undervalued by the market and that the takeover bid is not in the best interest…

February 15, 2019

Eucalypus forest fire – four bombeiros hurt

Monchique fire fighters rushed to help their neighbouring colleagues in Odemira as a fire tore through an area of eucalyptus. Four firefighters from the Odemira bombeiros suffered minor injuries on Thursday, after one of vehicles overturned. Beja District Relief Operations…

February 15, 2019

Reuters – Portugal fails to invest in its future

The Portuguese economy, bailed out by the European Union eight years ago, is booming, writes Reuters, adding that Portugal “is enjoying its highest economic growth in nearly two decades, fuelled by record tourism, an upswing in the housing market, a…

February 15, 2019

Algarve risks losing more pharmacies

The Algarve has 34 pharmacies “at risk of closure,” warns the National Association of Pharmacies, which on Monday, 18th February will organise the collection of signatures to deliver to parliament. Currently, 16 pharmacies in the region are facing insolvency proceedings…

February 15, 2019

Faro Council removes 175 abandoned vehicles

Faro Council has at least been making an effort to rid its streets of abandoned vehicles with 175 towed away since late 2016. A street-to-street survey identified 458 vehicles that had been abandoned but Council staff have been hampered in…

February 15, 2019

Algarve – the Portuguese traveller’s favorite destination

The HomeAway holiday accommodation website booking service has been working with the Lusófona University on a survey to find out more about the Portuguese travel market by analysing nationals booking local accommodation (AL) for their holidays. The results study show…