Savouring memories…
IT SEEMS that half of the Algarve has gone down with, or is recovering from, a nasty virus. A ‘flu vaccination given in good time covers only a few types
Sintra tram’s new tariff
THE SINTRA tram will have new rates from June 1. A single ticket will cost two euros. A half-price ticket (one euro) will be available for pensioners aged over 65
St. Andrew’s Society AGM
David Wilkie (standing), newly appointed Chieftain of the St. Andrew’s Society of Lisbon, got the Annual General Meeting underway. It was a short meeting held recently, where new officers and
Star code switch
Great Britain Rugby League captain, Andy Farrell, has finally made his much-anticipated move to Rugby Union, agreeing a three-year contract with Saracens. The League world player of the year will
Standing tall
AUGUST 2000, Rebecca Grundy was a fun-loving, friendly 13-year-old. In an instant, her life changed forever when she was hit by the car of a speeding driver. The injury to
Suzi Steinhofel is Network’s Woman of the Year
SUZI STEINHOFEL, creative director and partner of Atelier do Sul Design Consultants, has been voted Woman of the Year by Network, the association for women in business in the Algarve.
Tackling anger and prejudice is key to connecting young peop
“PORTUGAL has tremendous potential. The question is: can its people realise that potential?” asks Rosemary Hilhorst OBE, the current British Council director, who has been working for the worldwide educational
TAP becomes a star
TAP Portugal has become the 16th member of Star Alliance. By adding Lisbon to its European hubs, Star Alliance now offers 10 strategically placed connecting airports across the continent. TAP
TB affects more in Portugal
PORTUGAL has the highest incidence of tuberculosis (TB) cases within the European Union, a British Council-sponsored seminar heard recently. This is because the country has one of the highest rates
The Bitches Club
SIX FRIENDS from Almádena, near Luz – Pat Gibbs, Jean Palmer-Hall, Shirley Powell, Lois Rain, Sheila Rapsey and Jacqui Rodrigues – decided to raise money for the Lagos Bombeiros and,