Weak competition despite liberalisation in telecommunication
PORTUGAL IS one of the countries in the European Union that least benefits from competition in the telecommunications market. Despite the fact that the market has been formally liberalised for
Wishing upon a star
2006! IF you are reading this, you must have survived the latest spring into yet another new year. It seems like only yesterday that we heralded the new millennium, the
World Cup superlatives
Germany’s Gerd Muller still holds the all-time top scoring record with 14 goals, although Brazil’s Ronaldo requires only two strikes this year to equal the great man. England’s top marksman
A wealth of Christmas and New Year activities in Lagoa
THERE ARE Christmas lights, exhibitions, music and lots more to enjoy in Lagoa until January 8. In order to celebrate the festive season, Lagoa council is promoting a range of
Albufeira pools now open
THE OFFICIAL opening of Albufeira’s municipal swimming pools took place recently and to celebrate the event, entry is free until the New Year. The complex can host a range of
Algarve big on nativity scenes
Vila Real de Santo António AN ENORMOUS nativity scene, measuring 70sqm and containing 2,000 figures, is currently on display in Vila Real de Santo António. Created by artist Ernesto Pires,
Better Christmas for local firemen
Four new vehicles for Tavira bombeiros FOUR NEW fire engines have been added to the fleet used by the Tavira bombeiros. The firemen now have three new fire-fighting vehicles at
Carols galore in Lisbon
THE RESIDENT was invited to attend two Christmas carol concerts last week and was very impressed with the quality. First visit was to ‘Carols on the Patio’ at St Julian’s
christmas
Friday 23 – Christmas Concert by Algarve Orchestra at Lagos Cultural Centre Auditorium. From 9.30pm. Call 282 770 450 Friday 23 – Christmas Ball at Sociedade Recreativa de Santo Estevão,
Christmas at Quinta da Fonte
AS IN previous years, the British Retirement Home in Quinta da Fonte, S. Pedro do Estoril, opened its doors to the international community for carol singing led by Canon Michael