Making government local
A recent reorganisation in the region’s administration has led to the creation of the Grande Área Metropolitana do Algarve, a new body which, it is hoped, will eventually lead to
New Blood
Following hosts Germany’s exit from the European U21 Championships at the hands of Portugal, national coach Rudi Voller has filled the last two remaining places in his squad for Euro
Quaking in my boots
I have closed my eyes and chosen to open them again. I am back from the valley of the tears and will concentrate on other life-threatening matters, such as the
Road deaths remain high
Portugal remains at the top of the list when it comes to child mortality on the roads. Findings based on the last 20 years show that road accidents killed an
Rolling out the ‘green’ carpet
Ambassador of the Russian Football Federation, Bakhtier Khakimob, recently visited the Algarve Stadium in Loulé, to see where the 8,000 Russian fans expected in the region would be seated during
Sharp fall in new drivers
The number of people learning to drive has dropped significantly in the last year. For the whole of 2004, the Direcção-Geral de Viação (Transport Directorate) is only expected to hand
Sporting stadium is a colourful triumph
The home of the Portuguese football team Sporting Clube is a colourful and multi-functional venue, which will host five Euro 2004 matches, including a quarter and semifinal. The 55,300-seater stadium
St Andrew’s Society annual Ceilidh
Contributed The St Andrew’s Society held their annual Ceilidh at the Ponte Romana Restaurant in Silves recently. In all, 112 revellers tucked into a hearty meal and danced the night
Steve Davis makes financial advisor’s day
Former World Snooker Champion and avid golfer Steve Davis recently visited the Algarve to take part in a prize-giving at a golf presentation dinner at the Tivoli Hotel, Lagos. The
Sweet Sugababes and perky Peas
Thousands of partygoers recently basked in the Lisbon summer heat with an ice pop or two as chart stars such as the Sugar Babes, Britney Spears and Black Eyed Peas