Lightning strike
A PORTUGUESE man died in Odelouca, Silves, after being struck by lightning during last Monday’s storm. Dário Nunes, aged 27, from Montes de Cima, Portimão, was taken to The Institute
Lisbon Câmara debts
THE AMOUNT that Lisbon Câmara owes to its suppliers stands at nearly 500 million euros, according to its President António Costa. But the Câmara’s total accumulated debt could be between
New tourist branch
A NEW tourist office will be inaugurated in Praia da Rocha on World tourism day, September 27, at 9.30am. There will be an exhibition room with paintings as well as
No car day
TOMORROW (SATURDAY) is European no car day and to mark the occasion, several Câmaras in Portugal have organised alternative environmentally friendly transport as well as taking the opportunity to carry
Pharmacy discount
THE NATIONAL pharmacy association is to launch a credit card that will give discounts on medicines that do not require a prescription. The initiative has been formulated in conjunction with
PJ spokesman back to normal duties
UPDATED 17.25 ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 THE MAN who gave a public face to the PJ investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has returned to police duties in
Plans to improve the EN125
ALGARVE CÂMARAS have handed in their proposals to central government for improvements along the EN125, which includes plans for widening the road, the construction of new roundabouts and a new
Poll results – September 21, 2007 – Investing in Portugal
The question that was asked: In light of the events in Vila do Bispo, where properties have been embargoed over legislative contradictions, would you think twice about investing in Portugal?
Powering into Portimão
THE EAGERLY anticipated final round of the Powerboat P1 World Championship is just over a week away and with the competition still wide open, this deciding round will see the
Premiere – September 20 – The Bourne Ultimatum
Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is once again brought out of hiding, inadvertently by a London-based reporter who is trying to unveil Operation BlackBriar, which is an upgrade to Project Treadstone.