Successful first Shoebox Drive for the Elderly
THE IDEA was to give some of the region’s elderly presents for Christmas – however, the generosity of the Algarve has meant a great deal more. Organisers of the first
Swim for shoes
WE WOKE up to rain and grey skies, but that did not deter the Christmas Day swimmers. More than 30 adults and children participated in the Christmas Day ‘Swim for
The Julgados de Paz in Portugal
THE JULGADOS de Paz are small claims courts, which were recently created for use by the general public to resolve conflicts through negotiation. The idea is to set up proceedings
The rhythm of life
AUDIENCES WHO attended the Centro da Quinta do Paço theatre in December were wonderfully entertained by the cast of this sensational revue The Rhythm of Life, compiled and directed by
Unemployment reaches half a million
PORTUGAL’S UNEMPLOYMENT rate reached 7.7 per cent of the active working population in the third quarter of 2005. The worrying figures represent 429,900 individuals out of work according to statistics
Weak competition despite liberalisation in telecommunication
PORTUGAL IS one of the countries in the European Union that least benefits from competition in the telecommunications market. Despite the fact that the market has been formally liberalised for
Wishing upon a star
2006! IF you are reading this, you must have survived the latest spring into yet another new year. It seems like only yesterday that we heralded the new millennium, the
World Cup superlatives
Germany’s Gerd Muller still holds the all-time top scoring record with 14 goals, although Brazil’s Ronaldo requires only two strikes this year to equal the great man. England’s top marksman
A wealth of Christmas and New Year activities in Lagoa
THERE ARE Christmas lights, exhibitions, music and lots more to enjoy in Lagoa until January 8. In order to celebrate the festive season, Lagoa council is promoting a range of
Albufeira pools now open
THE OFFICIAL opening of Albufeira’s municipal swimming pools took place recently and to celebrate the event, entry is free until the New Year. The complex can host a range of