Buttiglione goes to appease the Left
A new European Commission was expected to be in place by November 1. But last month in Strasbourg, the threat that a majority of MEPs would veto the proposed line-up
Casa car treasure hunt
The CASA Social Club recently held their popular annual Car Treasure Hunt, starting at the Lagos Service Area and finishing some 76km later at the Tia Rosa restaurant in Lagoa.
Cascais gang caught
The Resident recently reported that a gang of young men had been causing havoc in the Cascais area. The armed youths were known to have threatened a woman, stolen two
Lisbon City Hall tours
Lisbon Câmara has decided to open the doors of the historic City Hall so that its citizens and foreign visitors can experience the splendour of this magnificent building. Guided tours
Colour is back
Lisbon recently played host to what is described as one of the social highlights of the year – Moda Lisboa 2004. The ‘ready-to-wear’ showcase has been held in the capital
Cork for horses
“It’s great for putting a spring in your step!” exclaims Bev Gibbons from Pinetrees Riding Centre, Almancil, referring to a recent link with wine company, WineMine, based in Silves Gare.
Court convicts 18
After several delays, the corruption trial, involving 25 guards from Albufeira transport brigade who rocked Portugal and disgraced the GNR service, was finally concluded last week. The hearings began more
Enter a new dimension
From the moment you enter Cinema City in the new Beloura Shopping Centre, near Sintra, you can tell something is different – this is fourth generation cinema at it’s best,
Fantasia will open in 2007
One of the main backers of the 10 million euro Fantasia Park project, due to be built on the outskirts of Cascais, Ricardo Villar, has revealed that he is confident
Fundraisers’ events
This year, the Tavira Fundraisers is holding a pre-Christmas buffet dinner on Saturday, December 4, from 7.30pm, at Restaurant Val-Del Rei, in Pedras Del Rei, near Santa Lucia. All proceeds