Broadhurst wins again
2005 WINNER in Estoril, Paul Broadhurst, topped a ‘pillar-to-post’ four-day victory march with a nail-biting finish at the 18th hole of the Le Meridien Penina Golf Resort on Sunday afternoon,
Portuguese researchers win major prize for new HIV discovery
A TEAM of medical researchers from the University of Lisbon’s Science Faculty, who carried out groundbreaking research work on the HIV retrovirus that can cause Aids, have been awarded the
Cabanas campsite project unveiled
A CAMPSITE with a capacity for 1,000 people and 300 caravans will soon be constructed in Cabanas, Tavira. Representing an investment of 2.4 million euros by promoter, Fernando Ferreira Rocio,
Processions mark the month of April in Tavira
VARIOUS RELIGIOUS events, forming part of the Easter celebrations, are due to take place in Tavira this month, including Procissão do Triunfo (April 9) and Procissão do Enterro do Senhor
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – Gunning for glory!
ARSENE WENGER’S new generation of young and, prior to this season, largely untried players are maturing rapidly against the backdrop of the quarter-finals of Europe’s premier club tournament. For the
Quarteira tax office at risk of closure
AN ANNOUNCEMENT has recently been made by the government, stating that each borough should only have one branch of Finanças (tax office). This means that where there is more than
Children support the environment
CHILDREN FROM various schools in the borough of Castro Marim are taking part in the planting of autochthonous tree species, such as almond, carob and oak trees, in the grounds
REMAX withdraws sponsorship of controversial circus show
WELL KNOWN real estate group, REMAX, has announced the withdrawal of its sponsorship of the controversial reality TV show Circo das Celebridades, a programme currently being shown on Portuguese channel
Cultural centre celebrates 25th anniversary
TO MARK the 25th anniversary celebrations of São Lourenço Cultural Centre, two concerts by internationally acclaimed musicians, Danish recorder player Michala Petri and husband Lars Hannibal on guitar, are set
Rotary lifesaving initiative swings into action
THE ROTARY Club of Silves celebrated its 13th Charter Night last week and announced a number of innovative projects for the next Rotary year. Speaker at the Charter dinner was