Portugal in the News – Week Ending 22nd July

Portuguese born writer José Saramago has sparked massive controversy after suggesting Portugal will unite with Spain in years to come.
Read the full article – Source The Independant Newspaper (UK) Portugal is a lucrative choice for property investors
Read the full article – Source Property Showrooms.com

Oakley in the US celebrates 80th anniversary of Festa do Divino Espirito Santo (Feast of the Holy Ghost) today.
Interesting little news item that includes some information on the legend of Queen Isabel.
Read the full article – Source Antioch Press

Portuguese use of cork in winemaking
A New Zealand journalist is invited by the Portuguese Cork Association to observe cork manufacturing. Long informative article.
Read the full article – Source The New Zealand Herald

The History of Dom João
A Sri Lankan writer goes in search of the connections between his country and Portugal and unearths the story of the Black Prince.
Read the full article – Source The Sunday Times Online (Sri Lanka)

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