Boozy workers
Lisbon Câmara officials have detected ‘excessive’ alcohol in more than 100 workers, after breathalysing 514 civil servants who volunteered to take part in tests. The tests, carried out over the
Bridge over troubled waters
Controversy over the safety of the bridge leading to Faro Island continues to rage. The opposition Socialist Party has accused José Vitorino, the President of Faro Câmara, of “lying” when
By Jingo!
It appears that Britain is once more returning to sporting greatness with golden moments in Athens, historic happenings on the cricket pitch and Champions League success beckoning with Chelsea, Arsenal,
Cascais to stage world sailing championship
In what has been described as a massive boost to the region, the International Sailing Federation has announced that Cascais will host its next Olympic class world event – the
Changing risks into opportunities
Somerset Maugham tells the story of the sacristan’s assistant who was fired because he could neither read nor write. When he left the church, he was so upset that he
Cricket-filled weekend at the Casuals
While cricket took centre stage at the Lisbon Casuals Sports Club last weekend, all other sports sections will be back in full swing this coming weekend, as most members and
Cuckoo’s Nest to return
The A Portada theatre group is reprising their highly successful production of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest in September. Ken Kesey’s play, set in a mental institution, was made
Football: Day one
With Porto’s game postponed until September 22, both Benfica and Sporting made a winning start to the season, albeit a nervous one. Both principals won 3-2 against Beira-Mar and Gil
Fans raise cash for Leukaemia
The flags are no longer hanging from car windows, the number of people proudly sporting their Portugal kit has diminished – but, for many, the efforts made during Euro 2004
First signs of autumn
Fred is proving to be a bit of a loose cannon – just as he recovers his health and just as we relax after one destructive assault, he fires another