Illegal immigration network dismantled
A NETWORK of people with links to Moldavia, thought to be facilitating illegal immigration by selling counterfeit work contracts in the Algarve, was dismantled this week by the Serviço de
Lack of hygiene in hospitals kills one in 100 patients
PORTUGAL’S HEALTH Minister, Correia de Campos, talking during a meeting of European Health Ministers in Sintra last week, admitted that the country had a serious problem of hospital acquired infections.
Lisbon Câmara could close down more petrol stations
AFTER CLOSING down 50 petrol stations, Lisbon Câmara has admitted the possibility that it might close down even more in the city. A council officer said that around 80 petrol
Lost City
LOST CITY by Clive Cussler Great news for the millions of Cussler fans worldwide as his latest paperback hits the bookstands. Kurt Austin is back as leader of NUMA’s Special
Loulé ranks among richest boroughs in country
LOULÉ IS ranked among the top 25 richest boroughs in the country in terms of spending power, according to the 2006 Sales Index from information management firm, Marktest. In regional
March was best month ever for golf
MARCH WAS the best month ever in terms of the number of rounds of golf played in the Algarve, according to Região de Turismo do Algarve (RTA), the Algarve Tourism
Managerial uncertainties
NEVER IN the history of a World Cup tournament has there been so much speculation surrounding the men in charge, illustrating the mercenary nature of today’s game. The departure of
Mass to honour Mozart in Loulé
AS PART of the 250th anniversary celebrations of Mozart’s birth, the Igreja Matriz in Loulé will host a mass dedicated to the Austrian composer on April 23 at 11.30am. The
Mickey cruises into Europe
THE DISNEY Cruise Line will sail to Italy, France and Spain from May to August 2007, as part of a larger strategy to “chart new waters”, company officials said. The
Monchique’s illegal animal crematorium continues to operate
A COMPANY, apparently operating an unlicensed animal crematorium in the Monchique hills, has refused to cease its activities, despite receiving a closure order and instructions to demolish the facility from