Investigator cites government “inaction” in studying artworks in Portugal from the Nazi period
Investigator Inês Fialho Brandão is pushing for the “necessity of studies on questions of provenance” of numerous artworks in Portuguese collections, amassed during the time of the Nazis. The reason
BCP hits out at “illegality” of sale promoted by Bank of Portugal
The tortuous sale of Novo Banco to US equity fund Lone Star has hit yet another hairpin bend as it careers towards the finishing line. BCP (Banco Comercial Português) is
Loulé bike club scouts for boy racers
It’s the kind of initiative that will have mothers throughout the region hiding local newspapers: Loulé’s Motoclube is taking part in the national federation’s project “Velocidade 2020” which will be
Portuguese law student wins David v Goliath court battle in UK
A 21-year-old Portuguese law student studying in London is this week celebrating the kind of victory that should assure a brilliant career. Alexandra da Silva challenged a British law firm
Walking back to happiness
Players and officials of East Algarve Walking Football celebrated their third birthday in Olhão last week with bubbly and cake. Following a strenuous workout in hot conditions at the José
Defence minister admits “there may have been no munitions heist” after all
The Tancos munitions heist has gone from a theft of international importance to “possibly nothing at all”. Portugal’s opposition politicians delighted this week in the admission by Defence Minister Azeredo
Alzheimer Walk goes ahead in three Algarve towns
Alzheimer Portugal is promoting a “Passeio da Memória” (Memory Walk) in three Algarve towns this month: Portimão, Tavira and Lagos. The first walks will be going ahead on Sunday (September
Over 12,000 enjoy Vila do Bispo’s signature Barnacle festival
Over 12,000 people converged on the sleepy western Algarve town of Vila do Bispo last weekend to celebrate the delights of eating “percebes” – the seafood delicacy whose English translation
First overseas Ride for Research charity event to be held in Algarve
A Ride for Research (R4R) charity event in aid of Cancer Research UK is being held on Sunday, September 24, at the Albufeira Riding Centre at Vale Navio, from 9am
Bowls marathon in aid of firefighters
In keeping with its fundraising activities, Balaia Bowls Club in Albufeira are again “having a big push” to raise more funds for the Albufeira Voluntary Bombeiros. After the success of