Four countries create elite unit
The Defence Ministries of Portugal, Spain, Italy and Holland have agreed to create a paramilitary force to respond to crisis situations. Portugal’s Defence Minister, Paulo Portas, signed the declaration in
Independent film festival now on
There is still time to catch the finale of Lisbon’s very first Independent Film Festival, now underway at the São Jorge Cinema where 79 international movies, currently unseen in Portugal,
Intruders steal silver
In the most recent of a series of break-ins in the Albufeira area, robbers stole 10,000 euros worth of Danish silverware from a house in Patéo. Householder Frank Andrew was
Leagues ahead
In England, both Arsenal and Chelsea only drew two weeks ago to allow Manchester United to make up some ground with a deserved 2-1 victory over Liverpool. Last Saturday, Chelsea
Madrid turmoil
Having prised José Camacho away from Benfica this summer, the Real Madrid board accepted their coach’s resignation only three league games into the new season, as both parties felt that
Mafra emerges from the flames
Following the wave of fires in September 2003, which caused inestimable damage to plants and wildlife at Mafra National Park, a major project was embarked upon to restore the park
Magnificent marathon
Sunday morning boasted a temperature of 20 degrees at just 10.30am and saw the 15,000 runners taking part in the 5th RTP Meia-Maratona de Portugal and 5th EDP Mini-Maratona begin
Mind your language
“From the moment I met you, I knew I could not live without you. You are intelligent, attractive and fun to be with. I love you.” The bridegroom’s speech was
Mother arrested for murder
Locals in Portimão have been shocked by the apparent murder of an eight-year-old girl who disappeared from her home in Figueira, near Portimão, on September 12. Police believe that Joana
Lisbon new bus station
Lisbon’s bus station, located for six years in Arco do Cego, has moved to Sete Rios. The new terminal is expected to serve more than 6,000 passengers and 200 buses