Economic recovery will be slow
PORTUGAL’s economy will recover slowly from recession over the coming year, according to experts. But most economists agree that growth rates will stay below the European average and unemployment will
Exciting times ahead
TURKEY has been trying to join the EU for years. It is a full member of every major Europe-wide institution – except the European Union. This Christmas, it was finally
EXODUS…
Since the Bosman Ruling revolutionised the European transfer market, more and more clubs are sending scouts far and wide to snap up talented young teenagers all over the continent. Among
Friends share passion for art
AN EXHIBITION of artworks by Grupo Pitágoras is being held in St. Julian’s School art gallery until February 4. Ló, Teresa and Ormond, members of the group, bring the exhibition
GIBRALTAR
Body of commander found in swimming pool Britain’s commander of British Forces in Gibraltar since May 2004 was found dead in his swimming pool last weekend. Royal Navy Commodore, David
Government hold over EDP
THE PORTUGUESE State has warded off further threats of a budgetary shortfall by selling five per cent of its 20 per cent stake in national energy giant Energia de Portugal
GRAND AUCTION TSUNAMI APPEAL
The Resident is co-ordinating special fund-raising events, including a Grand Auction evening, which will follow a Curry Buffet, at the Hotel Garbe in Armação de Pêra on Friday, January 21
Information centre for foreigners
A DEDICATED information and support centre for foreigners living in the Algarve has recently opened in Faro. The Centro Local de Apoio ao Imigrante (CLAI) is located at Praça José
IPS helps tsunami victims
STUDENTS at the International Preparatory School (IPS) in Carcavelos raised 3,000 euros to help the hundreds of thousands left homeless in South East Asia. The school organised a special non-teaching
Janeiras brighten up Câmara hall
MUSICAL GROUPS from all over Portugal were in full voice in the foyer of Lisbon Câmara to close the festive season celebrations on Dia dos Reis, or Day of the