Brief
Runabout 800m. Sydney bronze medallist Kelly Holmes says she is aiming to take part in the 1,500m race in Athens, despite planning to compete in the 800m in the Norwich
briefs…
Winners… Holland’s Edgar Davids looks to be on the way to Spurs after impressing in Portugal and the former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson has had his performances in the Sweden
Cash for crèche
The Lions Clube de Loulé would like to thank all those who turned up to the garden party in Quinta do Lago recently to help raise funds for its latest
Charity bazaar finds shop
Carol and her team would like to thank everybody for their great effort in the last three months in helping to find a suitable place for their charity-bazaar. “Most of
Classic entertainment
Algarve Classic Cars 2004, the biggest collection of antique cars in the Iberian Peninsula, will be touring across the region between today (July 9) and July 11. The 150 classic
Club Med
Two of the smallest countries from the extreme corners of Europe showed the supposed ‘big boys’ how to play football with the heart and soul that has traditionally allowed the
Elections may loom
Current Portuguese Prime Minister Durão Barroso’s chosen successor, Pedro Santana Lopes, has been voted in as the new leader of the ruling Social Democrats, but may not become Prime Minister.
Expensive city life
Fluctuations in the rate of exchange between the euro and the dollar have caused a general increase in the cost of living in European cities – and Lisbon has risen
FRENCH GRAND PRIX
The 10th race of the season at Magny-Cours was somewhat overshadowed by the news that Max Mosley, President of the world governing body, FIA, has resigned. A long-running conflict with
From Genesis to exodus
‘Nostalgia nuts’ got into their cars again and headed back to the capital when Phil Collins decided to add Lisbon to his ‘Farewell Tour’ dates recently. ‘Macca’ last month and