Israel ponders a future without Sharon
By Gabriel Hershman ISRAELI LEADER Ariel Sharon’s life-threatening illness has triggered some comparisons with the assassination of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin 10 years ago. Some commentators even claim that
Lisbon gears up for Rock in Rio
THOUSANDS OF euros raised from this year’s Rock in Rio-Lisboa music festival are to be donated to Portuguese children’s charities, it was announced last week. One of the largest music
Lisbon suffers earthquake tremors
PORTUGUESE SEISMOLOGISTS have dismissed tremors felt last week in the Lisbon area as “nothing to worry about”. The vibrations of two seaquakes were felt in the capital in the afternoon
Markets and currencies – a review of 2005
UK For the first time in the last five years, shares outperformed house prices by a substantial margin. According to an article in the Daily Mail, UK house prices rose
Moura hosts walking festival
MOURA IN the Alentejo will host the sixth edition of ‘Percursos de Roda Pé’, a series of scenic walks taking place between February and April in one of the region’s
New image for oldest McDonald’s in Algarve
MCDONALD’S OLDEST restaurant in the Algarve has recently reopened with a new look. After closing for a short period, Albufeira’s fast-food restaurant has reopened its doors with an innovative image
New President of Portugal elected this Sunday
FORMER PRIME Minister Cavaco Silva appears poised to secure a first round victory in Sunday’s (January 22) presidential election. All the latest findings point to Cavaco Silva becoming Portugal’s new
New rules for serving olive oil in restaurants
A NEW government directive states that olive oil must now be served to restaurant customers in individual sachets or 25ml sealed botttles that cannot be refilled. Meals in restaurants should
New Year travel resolutions
IT’S A new year and we’re looking forward to 12 months full of exciting new destinations and experiences. Here are our top 10 travel resolutions to ensure a hassle-free travel
Police apprehend Vilamoura petrol station raider
A 20-YEAR-old man, suspected of carrying out two armed robberies at the Galp petrol station at the entrance to Vilamoura (on December 12 and January 5), has been arrested. The