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Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in London
The eighth annual property conference was convened to increase tourism in Portugal... Read more...
11 May, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Emma Guerreiro
One of Portugal’s largest Tourism & Leisure Groups Wins Award
The company was cited as “a very accomplished real estate and hospitality all-rounder, with quality of service and fairly priced product... Read more...
02 May, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Monica Cozacenco
Credit Lines Opened for Portugal’s Tourism Sector
Álvaro Santos Pereira, Portugal’s Minister of Economy and Employment, recently announced that up to €200 million in credit lines will be available for the country’s tourism industry... Read more...
23 Apr, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Greeks: Taking a Lesson in the Economics of Recovery
Greece is one of the hardest-hit European nations in the global economic recession with high deficits, public debt and unemployment being the most worrisome aspects... Read more...
20 Apr, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Faro airport rehabilitation to be completed in April
Rehabilitation work at the Faro Airport will be completed this month, according to airport officials... Read more...
16 Apr, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
In Business to Conserve: Espiche Golf, Western Algarve
The stunning surroundings are enhanced by the play, with the land itself lending much to the experience. In addition to the 18 holes, par 72 course... Read more...
13 Apr, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Portugal Ranks High When it comes to Press Freedom
2011 was a landmark year in that it indicated without a doubt that press freedom and democracy seem to go hand-in-hand... Read more...
03 Apr, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Angela Merkel - Why Portugal is not Greece
Merkel directly praised Portugal’s government led by Pedro Passos Coelho as it helped broker a wide range of agreements and concessions that have helped improve the labour market tremendously... Read more...
03 Apr, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: David Rowat
Car Rental Companies Respond To New A22 Tolls
Visitors to the Algarve have been greeted by a new system for paying tolls on motorways... Read more...
08 Mar, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Jurassic Park opening in Portugal?
Opening in 2013, the dinosaur-themed park will be using a budget of about ten million euros, and once that funding is approved, it will pay for about ninety-five percent of the park’s expenses. Read more...
05 Mar, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Algarve has Eco-Fashion Advantage
To the residents of Algarve Portugal, a cork tree is no different than a maple tree is to an American. Read more...
24 Feb, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Sandy Barreiros
Portuguese and Spanish Truck Drivers’ Organize Protest Against The New Tolls
After mutual consultations, the national truckers’ organizations of Portugal and Spain have made the decision to band together... Read more...
06 Feb, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Further investments seen in the country
The Lisbon metro extension will soon be fully operational and will include a station at the Lisbon airport. Read more...
05 Feb, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
The Portuguese Masters
Many of the best golfers in the world travel to the Portugal Masters in Vilamoura each October. Read more...
05 Feb, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Record Passenger numbers through Lisbon - Cruises
Lisbon has set new records with the number of cruise passengers and ships visiting the capital. Read more...
31 Jan, 2012 • News and Updates • Author: Colm Wilkinson
Lisbon Crowned The European City Of The Year For 2012
While there was stiff competition from other European cities, Lisbon rose to the top of of the considerations. Fantastic News! Read more...
26 Nov, 2011 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Fall of the mortgage interest rates in Portugal
The ECB has changed the interest rates for the first time since June - the first decrease in the last 30 months Read more...
08 Nov, 2011 • News and Updates • Author: David Rowat
Cascais Renews the Bid for America’s Cup
The commission that put together the Portuguese steps of the America's Cup World Series, which came to an end on 14 August..... Read more...
30 Aug, 2011 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Portugal Passes Bailout Exam
Portugal's bailout Troika has provided Lisbon with an extremely good grade on how the how the government implemented... Read more...
30 Aug, 2011 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Increase in foreign tourists expected to Portugal
The Institute for Tourism and Development and Planning (IPDT) has stated that while there will be less national tourists coming this summer, foreign tourism figures are expected to be compensated for the reduction of Portuguese vacationers this year. Read more...
15 Jul, 2011 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
Portugal’s Algarve Fair a Success for Local Businesses
Local businesses took up stands at the International Algarve Fair with hopes of finding new customers and making much needed sales. Read more...
04 Jul, 2011 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
EU states that most Portuguese reside in unattached homes.
Most Portuguese residents reside in houses, as opposed to other Europeans who reside in apartments. Read more...
31 Mar, 2011 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
The Bail Out, The Knight In Shining Armour, The Housing Market and a Damsel In Distress
David Rowat, Operations Director at PortugalProperty.com, explains why he is lowering the drawbridge and inviting the former Portuguese Prime Minister.... Read more...
28 Mar, 2011 • News and Updates • Author: David Rowat
Vilamoura Marina Declared as Portugal’s Greatest
Vilamoura's Marina was just voted as Portugal's Best Marina during the Portugal Trade Awards 2011, February, 2011. Read more...
24 Mar, 2011 • News and Updates • Author: David Rowat
Five Star Quality Award for Lagos Marina
The International Marina Certification recently awarded the Lagos Marina the prestigious 5 Star Award. Read more...
14 Mar, 2011 • News and Updates • Author: Michael Vincent
