Let’s clean up the world
Local environmental institutions such as the Cascais Ecological Group (GEC) and Olho Vivo have joined forces and started their Clean Up the World campaign, which involves rescuing and reintroducing rare
Chamber activities
Now that the summer holiday season is drawing to a close, thoughts are once again turning to serious business matters, and the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the Algarve has
Lisbon greets Queen Mary
The transatlantic cruise ships Queen Mary II and Royal Prince passed by the Gare Marítima de Alcântara in Lisbon last week. The two ships were in the area for several
CIN results
Consolidated group sales of 87.3 million euros increased by 5.5 per cent over the corresponding period last year. In Portugal, sales grew by six per cent and reached 55.4 million
Managerial changes
In a surprise move, Newcastle have appointed Graeme Souness as successor to the sacked Sir Bobby Robson. The Scot, who is best remembered in Portugal for his spell in charge
Civil courts deal with espionage
More than 400 legal cases that are pending with the Military Judicial Police were transferred to the Public Ministry as of September 14 – the date when the Military Justice
North Korea – It was a mountain exploding
Following a huge blast last week, which roused suspicion that North Korea was carrying out a nuclear test, the country has backed down to international pressure and given an explanation.
Classic cars on the course
Golf carts will make way for vehicles with a slightly more distinguished pedigree on the fairways of Vale do Lobo’s Ocean Golf Course on September 19, with the return of
Phone thieves strike again
Yet another mobile phone shop was burgled last week in the Algarve and police believe that one gang is responsible for a spate of similar raids. The gang’s modus operandi
Drunk driver kills two
A drunk driver has killed two teenage cyclists while attempting an illegal manoeuvre in Faro recently. The accident occurred when the driver tried to overtake another vehicle and then collided