
Artigo publicado no jornal Algarve Resident, 23-12-2011
What a great expression to be used in 2012? or in any other year for what I am concerned.
2011 was a dreadful year; and accordingly TV commentators and the Mayan Prophecy 2012 will be the end of the world? or at least the end of the Portuguese ?world?? as economy is expected to contract further throughout the year, due to necessary fiscal consolidation, deleveraging and a marked slowdown in external demand. Unemployment is set to rise further, while higher indirect taxes will push up prices.