Tourists like Lisbon’s rich history
A HIGH percentage of foreign tourists visiting Lisbon this summer (61 per cent) thought that Lisbon’s antiquity and rich history was among its most attractive features. Of the 841 foreign
New police chief for Madeleine investigation
UPDATED 10.55 ON 09.10.07 PORTUGUESE police have appointed a new top man to lead the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Paulo Rebelo was unveiled as the new director
Madeleine case PJ officer takes extended leave
UPDATED 10.10 HOURS ON 05.10.07 A MEMBER of the Portuguese police team investigating Madeleine McCann’s disappearance has asked for extended leave of absence. Chief Inspector Tavares Almeida, who was second
Algarve brightens Manchester
PREMIER REAL Estate, based at Quinta do Lago, have displayed the UK’s first skyscraper format advert for Algarve properties at Piccadilly Station in Manchester. The screen stands the height of
Algarve could be a winner
THE ALGARVE will be competing in a total of 12 categories at next week’s World Travel Awards 2007. The Algarve is competing in six European and six national categories in
Ambulance crash
AN accident involving an ambulance from Portugal’s emergency service, INEM, is being investigated by the GNR. The emergency vehicle was responding to another accident when it appears it went into
Bairro Alto gardens to be restored in February
WORK RESTORING the gardens of São Pedro de Alcântara in Lisbon, which have been at a standstill for nine months, will be completed by February next year. The popular tourist
Beach deaths
A TOTAL of 13 people died on beaches in Portugal during the summer, five less than last year, according to the institute of emergency maritime rescue (ISN). Between June 1
Bicycling to Fátima Sanctuary
TWO HUNDRED people are expected to cycle from Albufeira to Fátima Sanctuary next week. The fifth Cycling Pilgrimage is being organised by the Associação de Ciclismo do Algarve (ACA), a
Boat trips more expensive
PLEASURE BOATS running up and down the River Tagus at Lisbon could soon be taxed beyond the reach of the ordinary citizen if the government gets its way. At question