New queen for Douro
DOURO QUEEN, a new 20 million euro cruise ship, the biggest tourism liner to operate on the River Douro, has been officially christened at a special ceremony this week by
Not for keeps
Manchester United have released both Roy Carroll and third choice keeper Ricardo, leaving just accident-prone American, Tim Howard, at Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson has failed to find a safe
Out of this world
Skip Bandele reflects on life and his world – as he sees it. I THINK it was President Harry Truman who said “you’ve never had it so good” during the
Parking meter boost
PARKING METERS in Lisbon’s main streets will be made more secure from vandalism and theft this summer, in a bid to provide a better service to drivers, according to the
PM hits taxpayers to curb deficit
• Sócrates is being acused of making an “irresponsible mistake” SOCIALIST Prime Minister, José Sócrates, has unveiled a package of tax increases and savings to rein in Portugal’s burgeoning budget
Political row explodes over Albufeira road works
THE ROAD WORKS being carried out in Eixo Viário, the main traffic route through Avenida dos Descobrimentos in Albufeira, are currently the subject of an almighty row between the Socialist
Portimão stages fashion show
A FASHION show, entitled Verão Look in Portimão (Summer Look in Portimão), will take place on June 10 at 10.30pm at the city’s Praça Manuel Teixeira Gomes, close to the
PS candidate announced for Faro Câmara
THE SOCIALIST Party (PS) has announced its candidate for the presidency of Faro Câmara in the local elections scheduled to take place this October. José Apolinário will be on the
RUGBY – Jonny B Good
The British and Irish Lions team, captained by Brian O’Driscoll, have landed in New Zealand and are preparing for their First Test on June 7. Sir Clive Woodward’s talented and