Lisbon student knifed to death in Rio
A 19-year-old Lisbon student was recently stabbed to death, in full daylight, on Copacabana beach, Brazil. André Bordalo from Belém, in Lisbon, was on his last day of holidays with
Loyalty marketing programmes – By CHELO SÁNCHEZ
Loyalty marketing programmes are a way to reward your customers and build long-term relationships with them. A well-executed programme can increase sales and differentiate your business from the competition. In
Make the most of your olives – By Paul McKay
Before moving to Portugal, I never saw much point in olives. They were often salty, sometimes bitter and generally not worth the effort. Things were not helped when I served
Metro extension to be concluded
LISBON METRO is to put out to competitive tender the last phase of its Red Line extension. Bidding for the contract for the last three stations will only be for
Murder riddle in Algarve waters
A CAPSIZED trimaran, named the Intermezzo, was sighted off the coast of Sagres last Thursday morning (August 17), resulting in a large scale search and rescue by Portuguese emergency services.
Natural therapy for your body and soul
INTRODUCING Jasbah, the city spa where health and wellbeing are naturally treated. Offering a range of natural therapy, massages and programmes, Jasbah is perfect for anyone looking to improve their
Offshore tax fraud – By DAVID S. FRANKS
One of the largest tax investigations ever seen in the UK is currently underway by the Offshore Fraud Projects Group (OFPG). The OFPG was created a couple of years ago
Over 1,000 euros stolen from Albufeira bank
The Banif Bank branch in Santa Eulália, Albufeira, was the target of a recent bank robbery. An armed robber entered the bank, threatened staff and proceeded to go behind the
Over 50s International Friends – (The IF Club)
• Every Friday evening at Hotel Oura Praia, Albufeira, from 9.30pm, get a few folk together to enjoy an evening of country music and Sixties hits, with Black Stetson (club
Portuguese exports recovery remains strong
PORTUGUESE EXPORTS portrayed strong growth in the first half of 2006, when compared to the same period in 2005. These latest figures are the strongest indication yet that the Portuguese