Barroso impresses
Former Portuguese Prime Minister, José Manuel Durão Barroso, has been confirmed as the new head of the European Commission. Out of 732 members eligible to vote, 413 were in favour,
Bombeiros’ relief at new equipment
Firefighters were once again working round the clock as the recent heatwave saw temperatures soar well into the 40s, causing fires throughout the region and across the whole of Portugal.
Border vigilance to stay
Recent changes in strategy at the Algarve’s borders with Spain, involving spot-checks and mobile patrols, prevented the entry of more than 7,000 illegal immigrants during the Euro 2004 tournament. So
Comment – Making a difference
Racism in sport and football in particular has never really disappeared. From accusations of discrimination with clubs late last season to injudicious comments from such respected figures as Ron Atkinson
Cycling – The history-maker
Five-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong turned the third and final week of the world’s greatest cycle-race into a victory procession. As the week progressed it was difficult to tell if
Dangerous dawn drive
A 50-year-old woman drove for 30kms on the wrong side of the Via do Infante (A22), between the Bensafrim access point at Lagos, all the way to the Lagoa/Silves exit,
Embracing the living…and letting go of the dying
Last week, Skip asked if I was afraid of embracing the living; if I was seeking refuge in far-flung places away from reality. He asked why I was once more
Football – American Cup
As the South American championships moved into its final stages, the favourites enjoyed contrasting fortunes. Record champions Argentina eased past their semi-final opponents Columbia by a 3-0 margin, despite missing
Golden wedding anniversary
Colin and Sybil Brown, who have lived in the Algarve for 20 years, recently got together with their three children, nine grandchildren and a total of nearly 100 guests to
Horseracing – Different class
The only surprises surrounding last Saturday’s King George at Ascot concerned the fact that Doyen ended up odds against, and that punters latched on to Vallee Enchantee, who finished down