Disclaimer

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S03E - Learning Portuguese

Learning a new language can be fun and challenging and whilst many Portuguese speak English, it can be rewarding to learn how to communicate in some circumstances: This Bulleting provides some essential information for learners.

Z01E - Political Parties

Portugal's parliament has 230 members elected for 4 years. Recent elections resulted in a hung parliament with the center-right PSD and center-left PS parties tied with 78 seats each. The Azores and Madeira are autonomous regions with their own legislative assemblies. Want to know more? Keep reading.

G03E - Lawyers

Did you know that lawyers and solicitors in Portugal are not exactly the same. They are governed by strict rules of conduct and client confidentiality.

FS06E - Recycling

Recycling is a topic that divides opinions. This afpop Fact Sheet is not intended to discuss the rights and wrongs of recycling, or what could be done better or should be done with our household waste. This is simply the facts behind recycling in the Algarve, which will be expanded to include other parts of Portugal if we are able to gather that information in due course.

Hunting Season

The general hunting season for 2024-2025 began in August and runs through until February. However hunting for fallow deer, buck and boar, are permitted all year round as these are only allowed in very restricted areas. Hunting is only allowed where authorised by the local Câmara and the area must be sign posted.