Politicians and hubris
“A MAN’S reach should exceed his grasp,” so poet Robert Browning once wrote. But nothing can justify the delusions of grandeur we are currently witnessing from some politicians. Too many
Portimão Retail Park to open this spring
A NEW Retail Park, hosting a range of major stores, two of which will be firsts for the Algarve, is due to open in Portimão this spring. Boasting a total
Portugal’s winter wonderland
• Snowfall was registered all over Portugal, especially in the north. This picture was taken in Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Vila Real, on Sunday. Photo: Pedro Sarmento Costa/Lusa PORTUGAL’S SURPRISE
Quality furniture, on time, every time
SINCE STARTING out in August 2000, Style Furnishings has grown from strength to strength. Now an established name in the Algarve, it offers a wide range of quality furniture at
Solverde casino group to invest 60 million
DESPITE PORTUGAL’S current economic crisis and the fact that 2005 saw their profits take a slight fall, leading casino group, Solverde, has just announced its intention to invest 60 million
Spain investigates ETA arms purchases in Portugal
SPANISH SECURITY forces are investigating possible arms purchases by ETA in Portugal. They are concerned that alleged purchases in Portugal, Italy and the Balkans recently could relate to an increase
Sven song
SO, IT has been decided. Sven-Göran Eriksson’s latest escapade proved to be the straw that broke the camel’s back. The English FA, and their scandal-prone manager, have decided to put
Tarbuck is back!
DON’T MISS out on one of this year’s greatest golfing events, The Jimmy Tarbuck’s 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament, on February 8, 9 and 10. The tournament starts at 9am every
Top rating for Victoria Golf Club
VILAMOURA’S VICTORIA Golf Club has been distinguished by the prestigious Peugeot Golf Guide, a publication considered the most important golf guide in Europe, receiving the highest rating of Portugal’s golf
Tropical Garden celebrates centenary
LISBON’S TROPICAL Garden is celebrating its centenary this year with a range of activities aimed at both adults and schoolchildren. The celebrations include the inauguration of a photographic exhibition on