The very latest Portuguese, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in Portuguese employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications.

Offering a job or looking for staff in the Algarve? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

Looking for a job in the Algarve? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

Contact information for the national and local administrative offices of Portugal including the provinces of Grande Lisboa and the Setubal Peninsula. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers and driving licences.

Posting a letter in Portugal? The post code numbers for all addresses that make up the towns and villages of the Algarve region.

A calendar of the Portuguese national vacation days, including bank holidays and the days when the general population of schools and businesses holiday. Also with links to holidays in the UK and US.

An introduction to, and explanation of the necessary steps to starting a business in Portugal. Includes information on the different types of business structure and the legal process involved in setting up a Portuguese business.

Information for a worker in Portugal who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking.

An overview of the process to be followed by foreigners (EU and non-EU) coming to Portugal for work or self-employment. Information on how and where to register with the authorities (immigration, social security, tax) and the paperwork required.