lower leagues

One hope IN THE second division Louletano’s latest 3-1 victory in Silves maintains the central Algarve team’s promotion push. Only Operário is currently disputing the place at the top of

March 3, 2006by Portugal Resident

carling cup final

David v Goliath CARDIFF’S MILLENNIUM Stadium was once more the scene of the League Cup final, the season’s first opportunity to secure a piece of silverware. For unfashionable Wigan the

March 3, 2006by Portugal Resident

Carnival craze

CARNIVAL CELEBRATIONS all over Portugal have been the focus this week of Portuguese and expatriates alike, with thousands taking to the streets to enjoy a multitude of colourful parades. Mealhada

March 3, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn

Portimão PSP wage war on crime

PORTIMÃO PSP, with the support of other security forces, including Faro intervention police, undertook three separate operations last week in a major effort to combat arms trafficking, the use and

March 3, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn

COMMENT – Austrian farce

THE CONCLUDING week of the 20th Winter Olympic Games began with pure farce that might be considered hilarious, were it not for the serious implications that accompanied it.   Under Italian

March 3, 2006by Portugal Resident