Cheques to be given expiry dates
CHEQUES COULD carry an expiry date from the summer onwards, following a new directive from the Bank of Portugal. The authority has sent a circular to all financial institutions recommending
Choose the right supermarket and save
BY CHOOSING the right supermarket, you could save yourself up to a thousand euros a year. This is the conclusion drawn by leading consumer rights organisation, DECO from their latest
Church accepts use of condom in fight against HIV
THE PORTUGUESE Episcopal Conference (CEP) recently approved the use of condoms for the first time, in order to avoid HIV/Aids infection. The bishop of Bragança and Mirandela and the vice-president
Conforsinergia Lda
IN AFFILIATION with Algarve Steelbuild, Conforsinergia Lda. is now proud to offer light-gauge steel construction in the Western Algarve including the following services: • consultation • project management • architecture
Corgis, choirs and politics
IT HAS been a memorable Easter week from Palm Sunday through Easter Day and, to judge by the size of its congregations, the Barlavento branch of St. Vincents Anglican Church
Cost of motoring now a luxury
OWNING AND using a car is increasingly becoming a luxury in Portugal, according to the Finance Agency. A journey between Oporto and the Algarve could set you back as much
Council makes improvements in Almancil
LOULÉ CÂMARA is carrying out much needed work in various parts of Almancil, aimed at improving the infrastructure, sanitation and accessibility of the town. Almancil serves as an entry point
Dazzling Dubai
FANCY A city break that encompasses amazing beach resorts in the centre of town, and incredible high tech buildings side by side with old traditional houses and mosques? Dubai offers
Designer Textiles
ARRIVING IN Portugal more than 12 years ago, Loraine thought for some time about opening a shop. After long and careful consideration, she decided to open a fabric store, as
Double impact!
THIS WEEK, we concentrate on developing both your legs and bum. The exercises can be done anywhere and at any time, giving you the freedom to control your summer exercise