Bakker honours the brave
As part of the 60th commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem, which took place in Holland on September 18, Britain’s Prince Charles received a sculpture of ‘Pegasus’, the symbol of
Barroso hails ‘Lisbon strategy’
Former Portuguese Prime Minister, Durão Barroso, has sought to restore what he calls the European Commission’s ‘capacity for leadership’. The newly appointed EU Commission President, due to take over from
Boavista backs bombeiros
Members of Boavista Clube de Golfe held their annual charity day recently. This year, in view of the devastating fires that have ravaged the area over the last two summers,
Bridge check
Faro Câmara President, José Vitorino, recently announced that the bridge linking Faro city to Faro Island is currently being analysed by specialists. He said that studies and tests are being
Call to report hunting infringements
As the hunting season has now started, it is important that residents across the Algarve are aware of the laws that protect the region from illegal hunting. At present, certain
Captain’s Day a success
Ralph Griffin’s Captain’s Day took place at Floresta Parque Golf Club recently and over 100 competitors took to the course for an individual Stableford competition. Ralph commented: “There was an
Câmara checks playgrounds
The Portuguese Institute of Sport (IDP) has organised an inspection of all children’s public recreational areas in the jurisdiction of Lisbon Câmara with an eye to safeguarding the wellbeing of
Dying by the day in the ‘golden triangle’
In the last week, at least seven dogs have been fatally poisoned in the area to the south of Almancil, in what locals to the area are calling ‘indisputable murder’.
Fantasia Cascais
Cascais Câmara recently announced that one of the world’s best theme parks will open in the area in 2007. Fantasia Park will cost around 125 million euros and occupy an
Farms fail against profit
Having visitors certainly brings one face to face with any shortcomings on the domestic front, but the spin off – like being dosed at school – leaves everything cleaner inside