A friendly visit
Locals in the Ria Formosa area were astonished earlier this week when several dolphins were spotted swimming in the river. Zoomarine biologist, Élio Vicente, revealed that although the water is
In the swing – Hi Ho Silver…
Remember the Lone Ranger? A ‘one off’, a rare breed, who was not easy to find. Certainly, when it comes to golf course rangers they seem to be a very
A tragic tale
A dog was rescued recently after being trapped in a house in Loures, Northern Portugal, for four months, with only his owner’s dead body for food. The Rottweiler was rescued
In the swing – Warner’s wise words
It is always interesting to see how many golfers line themselves incorrectly on the golf course and are amazed that their shots do not find their intended target. The aim
Call for referendum on abortion
Prime Minister Durão Barroso has continued to state that there will be no new consultations on a revision to Portugal’s abortion laws during his government’s term, which expires in 2006,
Inspectors angry
Outraged vehicle inspectors – 250 out of a full contingent of 800 – have signed a statement denying allegations that some of their colleagues are lax about checking vehicles. A
Cars towed in Silves
Silves Câmara workers have removed five abandoned vehicles in Armação de Pêra and Vila de Pêra this month. The ‘Abandoned on Public Access’ scheme, which was introduced at the beginning
Man brutally murdered
A retired bank worker has been beaten to death after intruders entered his holiday home at Caliços in Lagoa. A family friend called at the victim’s house after he failed
Cheney’s Madeira-gate
The island of Madeira, Portugal’s sole fiscal haven, is at the centre of a financial scandal involving various multinational companies and American vice-president Dick Cheney. One of the companies concerned,
Motorway street racing
Officers from Albufeira’s Brigada de Trânsito (BT) managed to stop a street car race due to take place on the Via do Infante motorway at the Lagos petrol station recently.