Portugal is on the lookout for Asian clients to export octopus

Is Europe out of the woods after the economic crisis of the last years? This may sound like a rhetorical question, but the Portuguese are pretty set on boosting all the levels of economy so they can say goodbye to poverty and unrest. After the recent slight increase in the national minimum wage, now Portugal is on the lookout for Asian clients to export octopus.
Dancing in the Algarve

Dancing in the Algarve is not something uncommon, if we stop to consider that the Portuguese do share part of the hot blooded spirit of the Spanish, as well as a predilection for living life to the full. As one of the earliest and most sincere forms of human expression, dancing is forever part of our lives, so here is a list of future Algarve events that have to do with dance and music.
Mar Algarve Expo Vernissage
Breaking news: Summer returns to Algarve!
Blue Summer Festival Algarve in October 2014

Lagos and Portimao are again preparing for celebration, as they say goodbye to summer in the Blue Summer Festival in October. Considering that summer “has left the… Continent” officially on September 1st, we will take it as a special courtesy that it decided to stay on the mild shores of the Algarve until October 23rd, the first day of the festival.
Prison punishment for mistreatment of animals

In line with the new Western regulations, mistreatment of animals is a criminal offence punishable by prison time in Portugal as well. After intense efforts made by animal protection organizations and anonymous petitioners fighting to protect pets and other animals from abuse, prison punishment for mistreatment of animals has finally become law.






























