High cost of rent leads more Algarvians to seek shelter in CAES
Rental prices between 500€ and 700€ are to high, even for people with jobs. Caes (Algarve’s Social Emergency Housing Centre), situated in the outskirts of Faro, is for many families…
Porto & Braga: 12 people arrested for gang crime and car theft
The GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) detained 12 people on Sunday Dec. 12th. While recovering 27 stolen vehicles, the arrests were made on grounds of gang crime, forgery of documents, drug…
The Codfish Story of Portugal
If there is a delicacy in Portugal that is unanimously appreciated, it is cod. The ‘faithful friend’ has 1001 possible ways to present himself at the table and is one…
Maritime Police identifies around 500 persons during operation in Alcochete
During an operation carried out by the Maritime Police on the morning of December 11. in the area of Samouco Beach, around 500 persons have been identified. Samouco Beach is…
More embarresment for hospitals due to crisis in SNS (National Health Service)
Limitations and more limitations will mark this week in more than 33 emergency stations around the country. With the regions Lisbon and Tagus Valley affected the most the situation will…
Crime prevention measures in commercial areas by PSP until Dec. 21
The PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública) will be carrying out its proximity policing in commercial areas and stay in close contact with business owners until the 13th of December. The…
Portugal Extends Tax Breaks for Foreign Residents Despite House Price Concerns
LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s parliament on Wednesday extended tax breaks for foreign residents until the end of next year despite criticism that the scheme has stoked housing prices to levels…
End of November leaves water levels of barragems unchanged
The water level of Algarve’s water dams did not significantly change during the month of November, meaning that the reservoirs of the Algarve continue to have very low levels for…