Gala Week is back
In response to many requests from AFPOP members, the annual AFPOP Gala Week has been reinstated this year. Preparations are well underway and the dates for the various events are
Home and away
Euro 2004 is over, the best team won and the tournament was an enormous success. Hey, the rest of Europe was so impressed that they bought the company, sorry, made
Monchique without chopper
Monchique residents have been shocked to learn that the helicopter stationed near Caldas de Monchique for the past few years is relocating to Loulé. This will leave the mountains without
New life in Aldeia Antiga
A charming new development is currently close to completion in the heart of the Algarve. The A Predial Liz consortium is putting the finishing touches to the Aldeia Antiga, a
PORTUGAL DID WIN!
FIFA President Sepp Blatter and former greats, such as Franz Beckenbauer, have joined UEFA’s Executive Director, Lars-Christer Olsson, in hailing Euro 2004 as the best tournament ever. Olsson said it
Portuguese support for Lance
Hot on the heels of Euro 2004, the Tour de France became the focus of sporting interest from last Saturday. Portuguese José Azevedo will be cast as the main supporting
Real eyes lead real lives
A weekend of festivities featuring distinguished Native American guests was held at Quinta da Calma near Almancil recently. Guests from England, America, Norway, Germany and Portugal convened in aid of
Reffing it up
Some referees at the tournament had it easier than others – although the standard in general was very high. Swiss official, Urs Meier, who disallowed Sol Campbell’s ‘winner’ against Portugal,
Spanish invasion
Spanish property groups are increasingly invading the Algarve, snapping up building developments. Negotiations are currently underway for the sale of Lusotur, one of the biggest Portuguese tourist real estate companies,
Summer of chaos ahead
British holidaymakers travelling to the Algarve could face chaos this summer after British baggage handlers at 17 UK airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, voted to strike this week in a