Government proposes an increase in the National Minimum Wage

Government proposes an increase in the National Minimum Wage.The Portuguese government will propose an increase in the national minimum wage from next year, with an increase of around 4.9%. This proposal will be presented at the Social Concertation meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 11th, and aims to continue the effort to increase income, one of the priorities of the current legislature.

Portimão: three injured in two hit and run accidents yesterday

Portimão: three injured in two hit and run accidents yesterdayThree men were injured yesterday, in two different hit-and-run accidents in Portimão that occurred in the city of Portimão, luckily sustaining only minor injuries.

Man tries to kill his neighbour after a dispute over their animals

Man tries to kill his neighbour after a dispute over their animalsThe Judicial Police of Faro arrested a 74 year old man yesterday, suspected of attempting to kill his neighbour using a firearm, in the Alentejo municipality of Mértola.

Sagres: the highest underwater mountain in Europe is the target of a scientific expedition

Sagres: the highest underwater mountain in Europe is the target of a scientific expeditionEurope's tallest underwater mountain, the Gorringe Bank, is located 200 kilometres off the coast of the Algarve at Sagres and is currently the target of a scientific expedition.

Convicted Algarve drug lord escapes prison

Convicted Algarve drug lord escapes prisonJailed since 2014 for 25 years, Fabio Loureiro, known as the “Gypsy”, is being called the “most sought after escape in the Algarve”, after he ran from prison in Lisbon on Saturday morning.

Six new sculptures adorn the seafront at Armação de Pêra

Six new sculptures adorn the seafront at Armação de PêraSix beautiful new sculptures have been installed in public spaces on the seafront of Armação de Pêra, in an initiative by Silves Council.

Lagos: drug dealer arrested after complaints from locals

Lagos: drug dealer arrested after complaints from localsThe PSP in Lagos have arrested  a 48 year old man for selling drugs on the streets of Lagos, after reports from locals that he was doing so.

New driving simulator helps patients with motor disabilities get back on the road

New driving simulator helps patients with motor disabilities get back on the roadPatients with motor disabilities can now benefit from a new vehicle simulator installed in São Brás de Alportel by the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS), to enable them to drive a car autonomously again.