SUMMER FESTIVALS
Deep Purple and David Bowie are returning to Portugal in July for a concert at the Atlantic Pavilion. Deep Purple will play the Pavilion on July 18 as part of
Taxis get the knowledge
Lisbon taxi drivers are to receive training in public relations, tourist knowledge and English. The scheme, organised by Lisbon’s Câmara, aims to equip the capital’s cabbies with a wider knowledge
Water inspections still falling short
Official figures have revealed that tests on the country’s drinking water are still failing to guarantee quality levels. Although the number of tests undertaken by the Institute of Water and
Wrona works on display
This month’s exhibition at the Galeria Porca Preta features Kasia Wrona from Krakow, Poland. Wrona is regarded as one of the most important artists in her country and her art
Ambulance kills pedestrian
An ambulance has killed a man who was walking in the middle of the EN125 on the Faro to Albufeira stretch of road. The accident happened at 1.45am, when a
Budding Tigers
Tiger Woods won his first Masters title at the tender age of 21 years old. Although he was only young, Tiger already had years of training and dedication before he
Changing places
I blame my mother, actually. She was descended from pure Romany gypsy stock, so I have a healthy dose of gypsy blood in my veins, which probably explains why I
Charming candidate
Former Portuguese defence minister António Vitorino could emerge as the new President of the European Commission. Vitorino, a multilingual constitutional lawyer and European commissioner, has apparently already impressed the British
Child abuse investigated by US State Department
As Portugal’s increasingly high profile child abuse cases continue to feature in the media worldwide, it has been confirmed that the US State Department recently commissioned a human rights report
Considering careers
A recent careers symposium held for all international students living in the Algarve proved successful at inspiring and informing the region’s young people. This year’s event took place at the