Comments on: Regional Finance Law approved ; €50k for Haiti ; Festa dos Compadres ; Flour Revolt

By: Martin

Martin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:18:54 +0000

Portugal and Madeira’s finances look grim now that the government has the go ahead to borrow even more money.
Political moves were more important than the long term financial health of the country

Oh Dear!

By: Der

Der — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:20:12 +0000

House insurance Martin … that would be a novelty!

Many if not most homeowners wouldn’t waste their precious money on the premium, although I believe the banks lending for mortgages now insist on it.

By: Martin

Martin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:07:48 +0000

I hope in the light of so many houses being left in a precarious state due to their foundations being exposed by the floods their insurance company helps with reinstement.
What if i wonder the entire plot of land is washed away? Will the insurance co. pay for relocation?

By: Martin

Martin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:59:08 +0000

Lots have been wriiten about the dictator Franco but liitle is known outside Portugal about Salazar.
In the late sixties and up to the revolution I remember the Potuguese police and their intimidating manner.
It was obvious to any visitor that the slightest dissent amongst the Portuguses would cause pain.
Thuggish regimes are thankfully reduced in Europe.
The current British government though does its best to hamstring its native born residents.
Nearly a dictatorship, especially under Bliar.
Elections soon–Hooray!