Local firm guards Algarve stadium
Prosecom, the region’s leading security firm, was delighted to assist with security at the Algarve Stadium during the Euro 2004 football tournament. Pictured here are two of the guards chosen
Locals evacuated from blaze
A total of 163 bombeiros, 24 fire trucks and two helicopters from Portalegre and Leiria were drafted in to battle one of the biggest fires so far this year, which
Lots of louts
Judy Sharp reflects on life and her world – as she sees it By the time you read this, it will almost all be over. Writing ahead as I am,
Message mayhem
Portugal’s recent footballing victories have brought joy to many people and mobile phone operators are no exception. Whenever the national team plays, the number of calls and text messages (SMS)
Mobile virus warning
The first ever computer virus spread by mobile telephones has been created. No infections have been reported and the worm is said to be harmless, but it is proof that
Not model behaviour
After months of preparation, the third Algarve Fashion Show, due to take place in the Forum Shopping Centre in Faro on July 9, has been cancelled. Models Robert Perovich and
PM announces EU vote
Portugal has announced that it will hold a referendum on the new European constitution. The new constitution, agreed by the 25 EU leaders recently, must win approval in each member
Sports fun in the sun
As in previous years, Portimão Câmara is once again running a summer sports activity programme on the beach at Praia da Rocha. This activity, supported by the Sport and Youth
The face of Euro 2004
Local dog-groomer Sandra Lopes was going about her daily routine when she picked up a copy of the Portuguese daily newspaper Correio da Manhã’s pull out, Correio Mulher, and read
THE QUARTER-FINALS – Denmark v Czech Republic
A second-minute free kick from Pavel Nedved apart, the first period of play consisted of a tactical midfield battle that rarely involved either keeper. There was no reason to expect