Stadia air space may close
The government has revealed that it may close air space over the various Euro 2004 stadium venues during tournament matches. The plans are part of national anti-terrorist measures, although the
Eastern delight
Pupils of the primary department of the International School of the Algarve in Porches were enthralled recently when nine-year-old Salina Lalwani performed a traditional Indian dance for them. It takes
Women’s World Day of Prayer
Christian women from Panama have prepared this year’s service and its theme is ‘In Faith, Women Shape the Future’. Please join with the English speaking churches of the Algarve in
Endurance riding
The Olympic sport of Endurance Riding is one of the sternest physical tests for man and his oldest four-legged companion, the horse. Riding 100kms per day against the clock over
Fantastic Mr Figo
The Resident reporter, George Fletcher, was the envy of the office recently when she got up close and personal with Luís Figo, one of the country’s most celebrated personalities, as
Hospital hygiene alert
A damning report about the state of Portuguese hospitals has revealed glaring deficiencies in facilities. These include the absence of sanitary barriers, overcrowding, inadequate cleaning and insufficient lavatories – all
In Memory
Les Gray, singer with the band Mud, has died after a long battle with cancer. Les, 57, had two heart attacks and was rushed to hospital in the Algarve, where
Match ‘freebies’ banned
A new government decree is set to end police officers, local officials and government workers gaining free entry to sporting fixtures. The legislation, shortly to be passed through the Council
3rd Annual Resident Golf Tournament
There was an excellent turn out for the Third Annual Resident Golf Tournament, this year held at Boavista Golf Club in Lagos. The Resident was fortunate again to receive sponsorship
Miles of swims
One of the regular winter clients at the Hotel Garbe, Mrs Bess Nelson, recently completed a three-and-a-half mile swim in the heated pool at the hotel, which qualifies her for