Passenger overflow on seats
By: Sarah Howe Email: travel.pdm@portugalresident.com PASSENGERS ARE getting too wide-bodied to fit comfortably into some aircraft seats. Two thirds of men are too broad shouldered for their neighbours’ liking in
President speaks to Portugal at New Year
PRESIDENT CAVACO Silva, giving his New Year message to the nation on Monday, said that 2007 was a “crucial” year for Portugal’s economic redevelopment. He said he wanted to see
Your best ever New Year’s resolution
By: Sarah Howe Email: travel.pdm@portugalresident.com PDM would like to begin 2007 by wishing all its customers a very happy and healthy New Year, and reminding those of you who haven’t
British and Portuguese governments play down radiation risks
BOTH THE British and Portuguese authorities have minimised the risks of Portuguese citizens in London being contaminated with radioactive polomium-210. The statements follow in the wake of the death of
Charity of the Year submissions
AT THE request of some charitable organisations, The Resident – Algarve & Lisbon Edition has extended the deadline for receipt of applications for its 2007 Charity of the Year. Submissions
Child abuser given 12 years
A step-father, who sexually abused a six-year-old deaf and dumb boy who later was found dead at home, was jailed for 12 years by a court in Oeiras two weeks
Food for all occassions
BY: Sheena Rawcliffe Email: sheena@portugalresident.com Sweet and Sour Fish Serving fish this way may not be something that you have considered, but it makes a tasty change. Please remember that
Frozen Chocolate Terrine
BY: Sheena Rawcliffe Email: sheena@portugalresident.com This is a super mouth watering recipe, which has a good deep taste of chocolate, but is not overpowering. The terrine is extremely versatile, as
Government to create anti-corruption squad
THE GOVERNMENT is to set up a special unit of the Policia Judiciária (PJ) to fight corruption. This special division, which will have members trained and specialised in various forms
Internet offers speed trap detectors
PORTUGUESE TRAFFIC police have warned motorists against purchasing do-it-yourself radar detector kits over the internet. Speeding motorists have been able to buy the police speed trap detectors illegally for some