The flying doctor
HAVING BEEN offered the opportunity to work in the Algarve by a colleague, Dr Hendrik Luths seized the chance immediately. He is now one of the regular visiting doctors at
1,500 Portuguese declared bankrupt
IN TWO years, 1,500 Portuguese were declared bankrupt under the terms of the new Código de Insolvência e Recuperação de Empresas (Insolvency and Credit Recovery Code). According to the Ministry
Airport protest
THOUSANDS OF motorists driving through the 25 de Abril Bridge tolls on June 5 protested against comments made by the Minister of Public Works, Mário Lino. The minister said that
Algarve beaches have best levels quality of water
ALBUFEIRA AND Vila do Bispo have been named as the regions which have the most number of beaches with a high quality of water, according to a survey carried out
Another back-stab
Chief Inspector Olegario Sousa and his team continue to investigate all leads, clues and telephone calls received which may lead to tracing Madeleine McCann. This would appear to be good
Child labour
INTERNATIONAL DAY Against Child Labour was celebrated this week around the world. Portugal, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), is still presenting shameful numbers for a European Union state
Election billboards invade capital
LISBON IS literally plastered with election posters and billboards for the month-long campaign for the presidency of the Câmara. Both official and independent candidates had until Monday (June 4) to
Flowers galore
PAPER FLOWERS are the theme of the a festival taking place in the Alentejo village of S. Teotónio, near Odemira, until the end of June. Streets and squares are decorated
Friendly Treasure Hunt
St. Luke’s Church committee is organising a friendly Treasure Hunt around the village of Benafim Grande and the outlying hamlet Benafim Pequeno on Wednesday, June 27. Benafim Grande and Benafim
Great start for São Marcos Day Centre
The Day Centre serving the village of São Marcos da Serra near Silves and surrounding area will become one of the most advanced centres in Portugal, says the centre’s director,