Tired and stressed young professionals
LISBON’S PROFESSIONAL 20 and 30 somethings are so stressed and bogged down with paying mortgages and car loans that they have forgotten how to relax, according to the Movimento Acorda
UK Mother’s Day
Although there may not be time to get a card in the post, don’t forget to give your mum a call on Sunday, March 18, and wish her a Happy
Uranium extraction rights up for grabs
AN INTERNATIONAL competitive tendering bid for the rights to extract radioactive uranium from Portuguese soil is attracting the attention of 20 companies. The uranium, which could be used in either
Wash out
THE POPULAR camping and caravan resort of São João de Caparica outside Lisbon is at risk of being swept away by the sea. A natural sea defence between beaches to
Women brutally attacked
By: Louise Pimm louise@portugalresident.com A GERMAN WOMAN and her friend were brutally assaulted at her home in Odeceixe, a small town on the west coast of the Alentejo. Wishing to
Ahern autopsy reveals four bullet wounds
By: Natasha Smith natasha@portugalresident.com MURDERED IRISHMAN Michael Ahern died from head trauma caused by repeated blunt force, a court heard was told this week. Albufeira court also heard that four
Bridge closure
STRUCTURAL REPAIR work on the old bridge across the Arade River in Portimão will mean its closure for around six months next year while the 3.5 million euro project is
Catwalk queens light up Lisbon
MODELS DISPLAY creations from French fashion designer, Delphine Murat, during the Lisbon Fashion Show – a four day fashion show held from March 8-11, at the National Museum of Natural
Cha cha cha
Learn new steps at workshops held at Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo Municipal, in Portimão. Workshops will take place between 4pm and 6pm, priced at 10 euros each. To book your place, email desporto@cm-portimao.pt
Eco riders
TAVIRA CÂMARA has bought four bicycles for staff in an effort to be environmentally friendly and help workers lose weight. Staff are entitled to use the bicycles, which have cost