CANADA
Hurricane machine to flatten home A FAMILY home in Canada will be deliberately destroyed by scientists, in order to understand how buildings react to hurricane force winds. The two-storey structure
Chamber throws summer garden party
MORE THAN 100 guests attended the British Portuguese Chamber of Commerce’s (BPCC) annual summer garden party in Lapa (Lisbon) last week. The event was held at the Palácio de Porto
Drama Supper at the International School of the Algarve
MORE THAN 60 parents, friends, and teachers were entertained recently by the Year 10 Drama GCSE group at Porches International School during the annual Drama Supper. Guests enjoyed their picnic
EAST TIMOR
Leaders in stand off EAST TIMOR’S President, Xanana Gusmão, has threatened to resign unless Prime Minister, Mari Alkatiri, steps down. The ultimatum follows Gusmão’s request for Alkatiri to quit, saying
Evening with Dr. Scott postponed
THE RESIDENT regrets to inform its readers that the evening with veterinary surgeon, Dr. Scott Miller, which had been scheduled to take place at the Fatacil Restaurant in Lagoa, on
Franchise opportunities in Iberia
THE TIME for You franchise is moving into Europe in 2006, as one of its most successful franchises prepares to expand. Karen and Peter Williams have run the Shropshire branch
Golf tournament and gala dinner raise 50,000 euros
THE IX Charity Golf Tournament was held recently on the Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura, followed by a gala dinner and show at the Casino de Vilamoura. This year, the
Government’s good housekeeping measures
VITOR CONSTÂNCIO, the Governor of the Bank of Portugal, has praised the government for its “courageous” efforts to bring Portugal’s swollen budget deficit under control, reports The Resident’s Chris Graeme.
Graduate unemployment up
THE NUMBER of graduates looking for work in Portugal had risen by 17 per cent by the end of May against the same period in 2005. It brings the total
it’s a knock-out
Last 16 Germany v Sweden SHOOTING STAR, Lukas Podolski, required 12 minutes to send the shell-shocked Swedes tumbling out of the tournament with two quality finishes. Hopes of a Scandinavian