Celebrating 25 Essential years
From the first edition back in 2000 to the present day, Open Media CEO Bruce Hawker tells the story of the group’s flagship magazine over the last 25 years When
The weight of expectations: how to step lightly into the new year
As the clock strikes midnight and the new year dawns, there’s a collective breath held across the world. For some, it’s filled with hope; for others, a heavy weight of
State-of-the-art Vilamoura Sports Centre to open in 2026
DETAILS and US planning experts Next Practice Partners collaborate on “visionary project” A new state-of-the-art sports centre is described as the “latest jewel added to the crown of leisure facilities enjoyed
Brits flocking to Portugal – get the information you need
Join the Moving to Portugal Show & Seminars in London on April 3, 2025 The number of Brits relocating to Portugal continues to grow, with over 47,409 Britons now living in the
Cinema: Small Things Like These
Director: Tim Mielants; Starring: Cillian Murphy, Eileen Walsh, Emily Watson; Genre: Drama, History; Age: 12+; Time: 98 minutes Small Things Like These takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted
Cinema: Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Director: Christian Gudegast; Starring: Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Evin Ahmad; Genre: Crime, Drama, Action; Age: 14+; Time: 144 minutes Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and
“Successful sale” of Boca do Rio land to Vila do Bispo municipality
Developer says landmark sale shows commitment to preserving site’s natural heritage Algarve real estate developer Carvoeiro Branco has announced the “successful sale” of the 127-hectare Boca do Rio property to
Splash of Pink, a fascinating exhibition coming to Loulé
Renowned photographers explore the colour pink In The Pink, Gallery for Fine Photo Art in Loulé, is holding a group exhibition, titled “Splash of Pink”, which explores the captivating varieties
The unsung hero of the Carnation Revolution
Accounts of the Revolution rightly stress the outstanding roles played by: Captain Salgueiro Maia; General António Spínola, General Francisco da Costa Gomes; General Ramalho Eanes; Mário Soares. Some point out
CASA members spread festive cheer in Alvor
58 members attended Christmas lunch – “best turnout since before the pandemic” Following an extraordinary general meeting in mid-November, CASA Social Club members held their annual Christmas Lunch on December