Foreign boats in GNR raid
Recent surprise inspections from the GNR’s Fiscal Brigade on foreign boats moored in Portuguese waters have surprised and dismayed both owners and tourist associations. Police officers apparently arrived unannounced at
Getting the facts straight and dispelling myths
I’m surprised sometimes by the amount of misconceptions there are about UK inheritance tax. Many people who are otherwise financially aware fail to look into inheritance tax planning, because they
Gilberto Gil in Portimão
Brazilian musical legend Gilberto Gil was in the Algarve last week. He attended a ceremony to mark the start of Portimão Municipal Museum’s renovation and expansion programme. Along with Câmara
Gliding to glory
Barreiro based Sílvia Ventura recently retained the women’s title at the National Paragliding Championship 2004, held at Torre de Moncorvo. Ventura also beat the current national distance record for women
Hollywood in Portugal
Plans are in place to try to lure more film-makers to Portugal. The government wants to turn Portugal into a type of European Hollywood – Tourism Minister Telmo Correia, in
House identity cards launched
Homeowners living in houses with habitation licences issued after March 30 this year will be required to submit a detailed bilhete de identidade, listing their home’s characteristics and properties. It
Inspectors injured in train attack
Ticket inspectors on trains can lead a dangerous life. A recent attack in Lisbon highlights the growing problem of violence on public transport. “In nine years of service, I have
Lionel Richie in Estoril
He has sold nearly 100 million albums and notched up countless top 10 hits, received five Grammy awards, an Oscar and a Golden Globe. He has scored number one hits
Litter still not recycled
The amount of ‘dangerous’ litter is steadily increasing in Portugal, without any official provision for disposing of it. Fridges, fluorescent lamps and other ‘residue’ products continue to threaten the environment,
Monte Rei is fit for a king
Several readers have contacted us to enquire about the exact location of the new eastern Algarve golf courses referred to by José Lisboa in the article entitled Golf is for