Spreading hope and salvation
The international head of the Salvation Army (SA) jetted into Lisbon last weekend for a two-day official visit. General John Larsson had the opportunity to speak to SA members from
Thank you to Faro cardiology unit
During the hot summer of 2004, Ann and Ian Priest were holidaying in Cabanas, near Tavira, when Ann, thinking she was simply suffering from indigestion, was rushed to Faro hospital
The green, green grass of home
Skip Bandele reflects on life and his world – as he sees it. The relentless passage of time is propelling us further and further into a future that our predecessors
The greenback’s fall from grace
Contributed by Simon Dowling, Director of Close International Asset Management Limited Recently, the value of the US dollar has weakened significantly against the pound, the euro and most other currencies. While
Travel fair offered new holiday trends
More than 500 organisations from Portuguese and foreign tourism sectors were represented at the 17th annual Lisbon Travel Market (BTL), held recently at the FIL exhibition centre. This year’s BTL marked
U.K. – Britons fear longer pub opening
Almost two-thirds of Britons believe extended pub opening hours will make the country a worse place to live. According to a BBC poll, 67 per cent of the population think
UKRAINE – Yushchenko takes reins
Viktor Yushchenko took the oath of office as Ukraine’s new president, ending a bruising election marathon last weekend. At the inauguration ceremony, Yushchenko said he would defend the unity of
US Chargé d’Affaires in Portugal
Adrienne S. O’Neal, current Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy, was a guest speaker at the first Americans in Portugal (AmP) luncheon of 2005, held recently at the Cascais Cultural
You have made a difference
When we set the target of 20,000 euros, we felt this was achievable, but our expectations were surpassed – thank you Algarve residents for your generosity and for caring. The
‘There is no crisis’
Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communications speaker at ACL meeting. António Mexia, Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communications, was the guest speaker at a lunch meeting of the