First international theatre festival for Algarve
VILA REAL de Santo António is to host the first international theatre festival in the Algarve from March 3 to April 1. The borough has a long tradition of theatre
General Motors could close Portuguese van factory
THE AMERICAN car giant General Motors (GM) has dispelled rumours that it could close its Portuguese van factory in 2008 in response to the US car industry crisis. According to
German in priority list of languages for trainee diplomats
GERMAN HAS been officially recognised as one of six languages which young Portuguese diplomats will be encouraged to learn. In recognition of the importance German plays in diplomacy and trade
Giving up, giving in
THERE THEY are, my friends and companions over the past two-and-a-half decades, winking at me seductively. Today I am trying to say goodbye, a decision that has been creeping up
GNR reinforcements for summer reduced
REINFORCEMENTS FOR the Algarve’s GNR police force for the summer months will be reduced in relation to previous years. Even though this has still not been confirmed by the Commander
Happy Birthday, Geoff!
PICTURED IS Geoff of Fires of Portugal with his two ‘rottis’, Esme and Samson, at his holiday home in Almograve (Alentejo), where he should be celebrating his 50th birthday today
High speed car chase from Albufeira to Alcochete
TWO PORTUGUESE men were arrested by police last weekend, following a high speed car chase between Albufeira and Alcochete (south of Lisbon). No less than five police cars were involved
Iberia interested in TAP Portugal
SPAIN’S NATIONAL flag carrier Iberia is interested in making a bid for part of TAP Portugal should it come under the hammer. Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espanha SA made the
It has finally arrived …
THE VIRGIN Vie cosmetic and jewellery experience! I recently attended my first cosmetics and jewellery party with some trepidation, which on reflection was misplaced. The evening at Lila’s Guitar Bar
Job nearly done
I SUPPOSE it was inevitable. The UK government – and particularly its leader, Tony Blair – has been determined to take an historically rare opportunity of getting enough radical legislation