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Algarve Bowling Championship Finals

THE ALGARVE Bowling Championship Finals took place at Alvor Bowling Club last weekend. The green played extremely well and the organisation and success of the event was a credit to

March 10, 2005by shareitIn

Animal associations

FOLLOWING the signing of contracts last month, a public pound for cats and dogs in Vila Real de Santo António, that was formerly managed by the câmara, will now be

March 10, 2005by shareitIn

briefs  •  briefs  •  

Around the world in three days American billionaire Steve Fossett, 60, has become the first person to fly solo non-stop around the world. Taking off in Kansas in Sir Richard

March 10, 2005by shareit

Bush in Europe

I WAS glad not to be in Brussels during the visit of President George Bush. Since last year, I have rented a flat within walking distance of the European Parliament.

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Cup action

Last week saw the quarter finals of the Portuguese Cup. The only non-Superliga representatives remaining in the competition, Estrela de Amadora, overcame Belenenses in a nail-biting encounter that put the

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Câmara hosts diplomats

LISBON Câmara President, Carmona Rodrigues, held a reception for overseas ambassadors to Portugal recently. More than 60 representatives attended the event. Among those present were John Buck, the British Ambassador

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Diamonds are not

THIS FILM had potential – the beautiful setting of Paradise Island in the Bahamas, Salma Hayek and its subject matter. Unfortunately, however, it’s a dreary embarrassment for some talented actors

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