The eagle has landed
It is one of the largest banks in the UK, can trace its roots back to the 17th century, has sites across the world and has now come to the
The hashers revealed
I had only ever read about the Hash House Harriers and thought that they were nothing more than a bunch of people running round after trails of flour. Last Saturday
Train route will ‘ease congestion’
For the first time, it will be possible to travel by train between Lisbon and the estuary town of Sado in Setúbal. Last week saw the maiden journey on the
University marathon
A special mini-marathon will be held this Sunday (October 17) to mark the 25th anniversary of the founding of the University of the Algarve. Among those taking part in the
Useless information
Instead of deliberating about weighty matters of life and death, I have chosen this week to amaze you with my top 80 lesser-known universal facts, which I hope you will
Water reserves at risk
The region’s water supplies could dry up, unless work on the Odelouca dam project recommences. The stark warning came from Artur Ribeiro, director of the Águas do Algarve company, who
Welcome with a smile
CAISL (Carlucci American International School of Lisbon) recently held its welcome barbecue for the pupils and parents of the school. On a gloriously sunny afternoon, laughter was abundant as students,
World heritage bid for down-town
Lisbon council is preparing to propose the historic Baixa Pombalina district as a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The area was largely destroyed by the devastating
A night to remember
It may not have been ‘all night long’, but Lionel Richie’s recent sellout concert at Estoril Casino certainly had crowds ‘dancing on the ceiling’. One of the world’s most successful
Blacktower dash to Marrakesh
John Westwood from Blacktower International will be competing in the fourth ‘Sahara Challenge’, a Moroccan endurance rally for vintage cars. There will be an impressive turnout of 31 classic vehicles,