Off-track biking

The 14th Alte BTT Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 29. This year’s edition, which also forms the second round of the sport’s ‘Marathons XCM Sport Zone’ Portuguese Cup,

March 27, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Portugal’s most popular minister

Portugal’s Minister for Agriculture is the most popular in the Pedro Passos Coelho government, having received the only positive mark in a recent survey. Assunção Cristas, who is also in

March 27, 2012by Portugal Resident

Cork museum abandoned

Silves’ cork museum is still waiting for financial support to be able to opens its doors to the public, after three years of near abandonment. The Museu da Cortiça, located

March 27, 2012by Portugal Resident

Cultural week returns to Alte

Enjoy Algarve traditions at Alte this weekend during the 18th annual Alte Cultural Week running until May 1. The event is considered one of the most popular traditional events in

March 27, 2012by Portugal Resident

Public speaking competition

Two students from the International School of the Algarve in Porches participated in the National Public Speaking Competition organised by the British Council and held in its offices in Lisbon.

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easyJet reinforces position in Portugal

UK carrier easyJet inaugurated its Lisbon base at Portela airport’s Terminal 2 on April 19. Carolyn McCall, the low cost airline’s Chief Executive Officer, inaugurated easyJet’s 23rd operational base during

March 27, 2012by Portugal Resident