Algarve prepares for luxury tourism
By: Natasha Smith natasha@portugalresident.com PORTUGAL’S FIRST ever Hilton hotel, As Cascadas Resort and Spa, is due to open in Vilamoura this July. Ian Waremouth, from International Operations at the Hilton
BPCC Invitation
THE BRITISH-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce would like to invite all members and friends to a cocktail reception to celebrate the Chamber’s 96th anniversary on Thursday, April 19 at 6pm, at
Captain James Phillipson Cup
THE FIRST memorial tournament of the Serra de Monchique Golf Club will take place on Saturday, April 21 in honour of Captain James Philippson, the first British soldier to be
Charity golf weekend
PARQUE DA Floresta’s Charity Committee is holding its second annual Golf Weekend to help raise funds for local charities on May 5 and 6. This year’s beneficiaries include the Lagos
Church funds down
COLLECTION BOXES are down on funds in the Portuguese Catholic Church. The economic crisis affecting the country, unemployment and the euro currency are, according to many parish priests and church
Dining in style
IF YOU attend this year’s second Art of Dining exhibition, you are sure to be delighted by the wide variety of dining table plans, knowing that you are also helping
Fatal fall
A BRAZILIAN woman was found dead last week after allegedly falling from the eighth floor of her apartment building in Portimão. Police interrogated her partner after neighbours said they saw
Fine wine
FIVE ALGARVE wines were distinguished at the Wine Masters Challenge 2007, which was held in Estoril recently. Local wine producers said it was great to be recognised for the quality
Free ice cream this Tuesday!
FOR THE second year in Portugal, ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s is set to organise a “free cone day”. Free ice creams will be given out at Continente in
Immigrants contribute to Portugal’s wealth
By: Chris Graeme chris@portugalresident.com FOREIGNERS WORKING in Portugal generate 11 billion euros, the equivalent of Portugal Telecom in terms of income for the country. The statistics released from the Ministry

