Construction due to begin on Estoi Palace in 2007
RENOVATION work on Estoi Palace has been delayed until January 2007 by the National Tourism Company (Enatur). When details of the proposals to restore the historic palace were first announced
Câmaras in heavy debt
PORTUGAL’S CÂMARAS have an accumulated debt of eight billion euros. Between January and June 2006, câmara debt rose by a further 83 million euros, according to figures released by the
Eight Paedophile suspects arrested
EIGHT MALE suspects in an alleged paedophile ring have been detained in Lisbon for questioning by the Polícia Judiciária (PJ). One of the most serious cases is in respect to a
Film Review – MY SUPER EX-GIRLFRIEND – By Ruth Sharpe
Breaking up is hard to do THE CINEMA should have taught us by now that dating a superhero is never a good idea. It always comes across as a complicated
Fingertips to perform at Estoril Casino
POPULAR PORTUGUESE band, Fingertips, will be performing songs from their new album, Catharsis, at the Du Arte Lounge at Estoril Casino on September 21 at 11.30pm. As well as giving
First non-smoking hotel
By CHRIS GRAEME chrisgraeme@sapo.pt PORTUGALS FIRST completely non-smoking hotel is now operating in Lisbon. The Ibis Liberdade hotel in Rua Barata Salgueiro is run by the French Accor Group. The decision
Flamenco star in Lisbon
One of the most renowned flamenco dancers, António Márquez, will be performing at the Lisbon Casino in the Oceans Auditorium from September 27 until October 1. Choreographed by the star
GOLF – When to play safe and when to attack
By TONY BENNETT To pit your weaknesses against the golf course strengths is a recipe for disaster, and yet, everyday, I see people do just that and expect to be
Gymnasts in rhythm
The Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup, held in Portimão’s new ExpoArade fairs and exhibition centre at the beginning of the month, kept audiences enthralled. Gymnasts from around the world gave impressive floor
Harvest festival
Bishop John Baycroft conducted the Harvest Festival service at St. Luke’s Church last Sunday. The church was decorated with autumn flowers and the altar steps were laden with boxes and