Special fares
BRITISH AIRWAYS is offering promotions on the cost of flights, bought before August 5 to various world destinations, for all trips made between September 1 and October 14, 2007. The
Special show
BARRINGTONS WILL be hosting a barbecue followed by a fashion, hair and body painting show and fitness demonstration tomorrow (July 28) at 7.30pm. It is promised to be a show
State is bad payer
THE MAJORITY of company owners and managers say they are having problems getting paid by both the state and municipal authorities. However, the same companies say they are prepared to
Taxi driver thrown into the sea
A 25-YEAR-OLD taxi driver working in Albufeira was robbed at gunpoint in his taxi by three Brazilian men who tied up his hands and feet, put a hat over his
The Kosovo question
By: CHRIS GRAEME chris@portugalresident.com THE UNITED States of America is determined that the Balkan autonomous region of Kosovo should become a fully independent state. Its position was made clear by
The path through life
By: MARGARET BROWN margaret@portugalresident.com IT IS said that present times are a product of what has gone before, and in the here and now we are sowing seeds for the
Tourism Office
A NEW, modern and spacious tourism office was inaugurated last week in the Arcadas do Parque, Estoril, by António Capucho, President of Cascais Câmara. A total of 45,000 euros was
Tragedy-free motorbike meeting
FARO INTERNATIONAL Motorbike Convention ended successfully on Sunday (July 22) with no deaths, according to organisers Moto Clube Faro.
Winning beach
PRAIA DA Rocha beach has been recognised by the Tourism Board of Portugal for efforts to revamp the area and improve facilities. Out of a total of 36 nominations, 13
With their ear to the ground
HEARING IS important to us. Without it we would not be able to hear a baby cry or a bird sing. MiniSom staff understands this and strives to help people