Headless body washed ashore
A woman’s body was washed ashore at the Centeanes beach in Carvoeiro recently. The body was spotted by a local fisherman, who failed to retrieve it due to the rough
Hospital bacteria claims sixth victim
A sixth person, out of a total of 11 people who were contaminated by a highly resistant form of bacterial infection, has died in Pombal District Hospital. The 89-year-old victim
Inspector suggests reforms – Narrow A-Levels should go
For several years now, Mike Tomlinson, former Chief Inspector of England’s schools, has suggested replacing the GCSE and A-Level exams, that are currently in place in the UK, with a
Lagos hotel receives award
Urs Wild, general manager of the Romantik Hotel Vivenda Miranda, based at Porto de Mós in Lagos, was delighted to be presented with the 2004 Most Excellent European Waterside Hotel
Lisbon toasts Algarve wines
Agriculture Minister, Sevinate Pinto, has launched an exhibition of Algarve wines at Terreiro do Paço in Lisbon. Pinto also welcomed a group of Algarve wine producers who went to Lisbon
Luxury link up – Alliance provides 2,000 beds
Two of the region’s biggest luxury resorts have joined together in a move that they say will combine strengths and offer guests more. Vale do Lobo signed the alliance agreement
Madonna inspires
Maurice T, an Algarve based artist, is holding his first individual exhibition in Évora this month, when he will hang 25 of his paintings in the Hotel Dom Fernando. His
Operation a success
A national police operation, carried out by GNR and BT officers over the four-day carnival period, has been pronounced a success. The operation covered the whole of Portugal and involved
Pro joins Boavista
Boavista Golf in Lagos, which has been open since January 2002, has appointed its first club professional. Paul Tipper, who has many years of experience in the Algarve golfing community,
Put your presents in the bin
For over a year, Portimão Câmara officials have been looking for new ways to tackle the problem of dogs fouling the city’s streets. Now, politicians have launched a campaign to