Under orders
By Dick Francis After six years of silence, Dick Francis has gone into print again with a new Sid Halley racing thriller (his 39th novel to date). Death at the
Unseen
By Mari Jungstedt An altogether more gentle, albeit thrilling, debut from this Swedish author – Unseen is a welcome new voice in European crime. The picturesque holiday island of Gotland,
Warning – 2007 hottest ever
If you love basking in the sun then you’re in for a treat this year as 2007 is predicted to be the world’s hottest on record, according to weather experts.
Bad weather affects citrus industry
ORANGE HARVESTS in the Algarve will be of a lower quality than last year, says the citrus producer organisation, Cacial. This is due to two factors. Planting began on October
Câmara accused
VILA REAL de Santo António Câmara has been accused by the Communist party (PCP) of abandoning the Vila Nova de Cacela area. In 2006, the Vila Nova de Cacela PCP
GNR accused of abuse
TWO BROTHERS have claimed they were physically assaulted by eight GNR officers, including the commanding officer. Acácio and Dario Lourenço made a formal complaint last week to the Public Ministry
Grandparents learn to use internet
THE FIRST quarter of 2007 is being dedicated to the older generation at the espaço internet (internet café) in Mexilhoeira Grande, near Portimão. Tomorrow (Saturday, January 20) a special session
Indulge in a healthier lifestyle
THE CENTRO de Línguas, Cultura e Comunicação de Portimão (CLCC,) is opening its doors to the public on January 27 for its fourth annual Health Day. The event encourages people
Lawyers visit Intermezzo defendant
LAWYER Gilbert Collard is travelling to Portugal next week to visit Corinne Caspar at Odemira Prison, accompanied by Porto lawyer António Vilar. Caspar is one of two people charged with
New aerodrome planned
By NATASHA SMITH natasha@portugalresident.com Loulé Câmara President, Seruca Emídio, has revealed plans to construct an aerodrome next to the Cimpor cement factory in Cerro do Parragil near Boliqueime. Construction could