Books for teens
THIS WEEK we take a look at two new books coming out aimed at the teen market, one for girls and one ostensibly for boys. Meg Cabot is the author
Carnival fun in Faro
A MASKED ball, organised by Faro Câmara, will be taking place at Faro’s Municipal Museum on Friday, February 24, at 10pm. So make sure you are wearing a mask, otherwise
Carnival party raises funds for football club
A CARNIVAL party being hosted by Sporting Clube Farense is due to take place on February 25 in the old Fábrica da Cerveja in Faro, beginning at 10pm and continuing
Cartoons spark violence
MUSLIMS THROUGHOUT the world have reacted angrily to the publication of anti-Islamic cartoons, first published in the Danish press and then reprinted by certain other European newspapers. At least 12
Condoms for schoolchildren
SOON, SEX education groups will be available for secondary school students and condoms will be distributed to pupils aged 16 and over. The Minister of Education, Maria de Lurdes Rodrigues,
Dates with destiny
Dates with destiny I will be offering Tarot readings as part of a fundraising event on February 25, at Café Bar Bacchus, Porches Pottery, in Porches (near Lagoa). On May
Embassy hosts water debate
FOLLOWING 2000’s successful OFWAT/IRAR dinner debate, the British embassy decided to host the second in Lisbon. Both dinners promoted sharing experiences within the water industry between British and Portuguese companies.
ExpoAlgarve hosts three major catering events
TODAY, FRIDAY (February 17) sees the opening of a trio of fairs dedicated to the hotel and catering industry at the ExpoAlgarve pavilion, located in Loulé’s industrial park. The event
Faro Câmara facing serious financial difficulties
IN A recent press conference given by the President of Faro Câmara José Apolinário, exactly 100 days after taking office, the announcement was made that the council is facing “serious
Feeling quizzical
MY MOTHER assures me that I spent the first five years of my life driving her and everyone else in my immediate vicinity mad. As soon as I was able