Lisbon Mayor reviews first 180 days in office
LISBON MAYOR Dr. Carmona Rodrigues said he was ‘generally very satisfied’ with the municipal authority’s performance over the last six months, during a recent press conference held to report on
Lisbon’s bull ring re-opens this month
LISBON’S BULL RING at Campo Pequeno will be officially reopened on May 16, following a three-year renovation programme. The official inauguration ceremony, which will be presided over by the president
Loulé court hears Turner case
Widow, Helen Turner talks exclusively to The Resident about her ongoing ordeal THE TRIAL of the alleged attackers of retired British businessman John Turner, who died following a burglary at
Marques Mendes slams government’s lost opportunity
Chris Graeme reports from the last PSD presidential election dinner CANDIDATE FOR the PSD’s internal presidential elections, Luís Marques Mendes launched a stinging attack against the PS government last Wednesday,
Monarch announces more flights from Lisbon to Gatwick
MONARCH SCHEDULED, the low-cost airline, is adding three additional flights from Lisbon to London Gatwick to its summer schedule, meaning there are now 10 weekly flights available to the English
More up-to-date equipment for Lagos Bombeiros
DUE TO the devastating forest fires that have hit the Algarve in recent years, Pat Allen of AFPOP wanted to help the Lagos Bombeiros, by sourcing better, more up-to-date equipment
Mysteries and master classes in Winchester
ENGLAND’S ANCIENT capital is a city steeped in history, offering rich pickings for visitors looking to uncover Britain’s past. From legend and lore to awe-inspiring architecture, Winchester is a treasure
NEWS
Odd one out THE WORLD Cup organisers have announced that each of the 32 participating countries will have a personalised coach to transport teams to and from matches. Each will
Operation “Green Forest” raises awareness about fire risks
MEMBERS OF a special fire protection support unit – Grupo de Intervenção de Protecção e Socorro – GIPS, (Intervention, Protection and Assistance Unit) began arriving in the Algarve earlier this
PORTUGAL
Koeman leaves Benfica BENFICA’S DUTCH first-season manager, Ronald Koeman, has rescinded his contract with Benfica to move back to PSV Eindhoven, where new Russia boss, Guus Hiddink, has vacated his