The last Salazarist
THERE’S NOT much that the renowned historian José Hermano Saraiva doesn’t know about the history of Portugal. Now in his mid-80s, he is considered a legend in his own time
The name’s Bond…Junk Bond
POSSIBLY the least attractive name in investment terminology is “junk bond” – it doesn’t exactly conjure up images of success and wealth. Nonetheless, junk bonds can contribute towards both these
The renewal of sculpture
Michael Motteram is a sculptor and recently moved to Portugal from Italy. His studio, Studio Lazzarus, is in Almoçageme, Colares. I begin by quoting Goethe on Nature: “To whom Nature
When Irish eyes are smiling
IRISH eyes certainly were smiling when the St. Patrick’s Society of the Algarve held its annual St. Patrick’s Celebration at the Vila Petra Hotel in Albufeira. Over 180 members and
‘Reeling’ at Villa Rica
LISBON’S Villa Rica Hotel resounded with Scottish dance music and the skirl of the pipes recently, when 160 Scottish country dancers from the Algarve, Spain, Scotland, England, France, Monaco, Switzerland
“Death and Taxes”
“Nothing is certain in life but ……..” Last week I pinpointed some Cheltenham hopefuls under the heading “racing certainties”. To show what a mug´s game racing is, and how horses
Exclusive interview with British Ambassador to Portugal
Tell us about the developments during your past few months as Ambassador, your travels and your impressions on returning to Portugal. I’ve been here at a time of considerable change,
Faro supports supporting activities
FARO CÂMARA continues to strongly support the borough’s sports clubs, pledging more than 600,000 euros for this year. The funding is being shared among 41 clubs and associations that together
150 in “off road” tour
THE THIRD edition of Transodeceixe, an “off road” sightseeing rally organised by the Junta de Freguesia de Odeceixe in Aljezur, attracted 150 participants this year.Sponsored by Land Rover Portugal, (All
Albufeira represented
FOR THE first time ever, Albufeira Câmara will be present at MITT, Moscow’s International Travel and Tourism Fair, that takes place from March 23 to March 26 in the Russian