A QUESTION OF SPORT
Last week: Where will this year’s Portuguese Golf Open be held? Answer: Quinta da Marinha Oitavos Golfe, Estoril This week: With which sport would you associate the names Persian War,
Abortion debate gains momentum in the Algarve
WITH THE referendum on abortion only weeks away, the two opposing representative groups for the Algarve gathered in Faro to draw up strategies for the approaching campaign. The opposing movements
FOOTBALL FOCUS – ODD BALLS – ODD BALLS – ODD BALLS
Easy million BENFICA WON the pre-season Dubai Cup and over one million euros in prize money without actually scoring a goal during regular play. The Lisbon club overcame both Bayern
Here comes the bride!
ALGARVE NOIVOS, the three-day wedding fair held in Faro at the weekend, was a major success, with thousands of visitors descending on the ExpoFaro venue. Couples preparing for their big
Câmara accused
VILA REAL de Santo António Câmara has been accused by the Communist party (PCP) of abandoning the Vila Nova de Cacela area. In 2006, the Vila Nova de Cacela PCP
GNR accused of abuse
TWO BROTHERS have claimed they were physically assaulted by eight GNR officers, including the commanding officer. Acácio and Dario Lourenço made a formal complaint last week to the Public Ministry
Grandparents learn to use internet
THE FIRST quarter of 2007 is being dedicated to the older generation at the espaço internet (internet café) in Mexilhoeira Grande, near Portimão. Tomorrow (Saturday, January 20) a special session
Indulge in a healthier lifestyle
THE CENTRO de Línguas, Cultura e Comunicação de Portimão (CLCC,) is opening its doors to the public on January 27 for its fourth annual Health Day. The event encourages people
Lawyers visit Intermezzo defendant
LAWYER Gilbert Collard is travelling to Portugal next week to visit Corinne Caspar at Odemira Prison, accompanied by Porto lawyer António Vilar. Caspar is one of two people charged with
New aerodrome planned
By NATASHA SMITH natasha@portugalresident.com Loulé Câmara President, Seruca Emídio, has revealed plans to construct an aerodrome next to the Cimpor cement factory in Cerro do Parragil near Boliqueime. Construction could