New Fire Chief for Silves
IN THE wake of the stepping down of Abel Renato Caldeira Gomes, Silves has appointed a new fire chief. In a short ceremony in Silves town hall, recently, António Domingos
News and music top Portugal’s internet list
NEWS SITES are the most popular destination for Portuguese internet users over the age of 15. This is one of the results of the “Bareme Internet 2004” study, an in-depth,
Odd balls •
‘Old Lady’ rejuvenated Juventus, clear of the domestic opposition at the half-way stage of the Italian season, have pulled away from their closest pursuers once more. A Zlatan Ibrahomovic hat-trick
Politicians in Portugal and UK debate abortion
Portugal’s parliament has approved a new referendum on abortion. The proposal for the new referendum was passed with the support of the Socialist Party (PS) and the far-left Bloco de
Prestigious bookings for Good Time Jazz Band
The Good Time Jazz Band find themselves in an enviable position over the next few weeks as they are set to be part of some very prestigious events. On April
Romanian aid project changed my life
When I asked people why they went on this trip, I got two answers, “because I want to get closer to God”, and “because I want to help people.” My
Save our turtles
Lisbon Zoo is to participate in the European Campaign of Protection of Turtles, a project promoted internationally by the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo is one of
SEF head resigns under pressure
Gabriel Catarino, the head of the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF-Foreign Affairs and Frontiers Service), has resigned. The decision was apparently taken after pressure from the Minister for Internal
Singing the blues
Chelsea’s 3-1 win against Fulham last Saturday virtually assured José Mourinho’s team their first Premiership title in 50 years, allowing his expensive and talented side to concentrate fully on adding
Smash and grab at Faro’s Feira Nova
THE FEIRA NOVA supermarket on the EN 125 near Faro, was robbed recently, when thieves smashed two of the shop’s large front windows and entered the establishment in the middle