Fares set by government
Ticket prices for travel on public transport should increase by 3.9 per cent, almost double the inflation rate predicted for this year, according to a joint directive issued recently by
Focus on the Douro Valley
Although the Algarve and Lisbon remain the most popular tourist destinations in Portugal, the government believes that, with proper marketing and development, the River Douro Valley can be turned into
Football star in shock death
Football fans across the world were shocked this week when 24-year-old Hungarian football player Miklos Fehér (seen here carrying teammate Petit) dropped dead after suffering a heart attack while playing
Forum event boosts funds
The Forum Algarve and the Lions Club of Faro have now ended their campaign to support the Algarve Oncology Association by raising funds for the Radiotherapy Unit in Faro. Their
Latest on league
Two seasons ago, the Algarve Bowling League was set up with the aim of developing and fostering the game of bowls in the Algarve, and in Portugal generally. While there
Loulé live music
Rui Veloso, one of the most important names in Portuguese music, is set to take the stage on January 31 to celebrate Loulé’s 16 years as a city. At the
Mamamaratona 3 raises thousands
The final amount raised by the Mamamaratona 3 charity during 2003 is a staggering 88,445.01 euros. The official books are now closed and the Civil Governor has been notified of
Marina plan denied
A spokesman from the Vigia Group, the administrators of the Parque da Floresta Resort, has denied it has drawn up any concrete plans for the Boca do Rio area in
New park revamps Lagos
Lagos Câmara has approved a project aimed at revamping the zone around the city walls and constructing a new green area. Part of the POLIS development plan, O Parque da
Officer goes berserk
GNR officers from a station in Canas de Senhorim, near Lisbon, are said to be “in a profound state of shock” after one of their number fled a petrol station