Queluz Palace restored
CULTURE Minister, Maria João Bustorff, has signed a protocol to restore the gardens of Queluz National Palace, which date back to the 18th century. The protocol is shared between the
Questions of Sport
Last Week: Where were the 1940 Olympic Games to be held? Answer: London This Week: In which sport did 23-year-old Timo Boll top both the European and World rankings last
Resolutions to make you wealthier in 2005
THE START of a New Year is always a good opportunity to review one’s financial affairs and consider whether your capital is working as effectively, and as tax efficiently, as
Robberies in Ferragudo
Portimão PJ, with assistance from the local PSP, detained a group of four young men, aged between 16 and 26, who were suspected of carrying out a series of crimes,
Showtime for Stage School
Pupils of Stage School, under the direction of Leanne Poundall and Beverley Rogers, performed an end-of-term Christmas show to a packed audience in the Ondamar hotel in Albufeira. To add
Sintra Câmara recognised
SINTRA CÂMARA has been considered for the Manus Cais Prize for its projects, ‘Accessible transport for All’ and ‘Workshops for the Elderly’. Sintra was one of five câmaras to be
Storms hit northern Europe
AT LEAST 14 people have been killed as strong winds and severe floods wreaked havoc in northern Europe. Three people have died in Britain, seven in Sweden and four in
Strawberries in January
Dear Reader, THE ALGARVE was blessed this festive season with some amazing weather, so dry, sunny and warm. And, like every year, I have made a few New Year resolutions
Supermarket giants flock to Lagoa
RESIDENTS of Lagoa will soon be spoilt for choice when it comes to doing their weekly grocery shopping, thanks to the forthcoming opening of no less than four hypermarkets. If
The best down the aisle…
A model wears one of the many bridal creations that could be admired by at Exponoivos, the world’s largest wedding trade fair, recently held in Lisbon. Exponoivos, the world’s largest