Athens Olympics
British track gold In the wake of Paula Radcliffe’s breakdown, Kelly Holmes restored the British track and field team’s confidence with a perfectly-timed run in the 800m. to take gold
Hollywood in Portugal
Plans are in place to try to lure more film-makers to Portugal. The government wants to turn Portugal into a type of European Hollywood – Tourism Minister Telmo Correia, in
See what you’ve spent!
Millennium bcp is the first bank in Portugal to enable clients to view and print the images of cheques given for payment and debited by beneficiaries, via their internet banking
Beach ID
Every year lives are lost on Portugal’s beaches due to the carelessness of bathers and the changeable nature of the Portuguese seas. The maritime authorities have long recognised that some
House identity cards launched
Homeowners living in houses with habitation licences issued after March 30 this year will be required to submit a detailed bilhete de identidade, listing their home’s characteristics and properties. It
September opening for new terminal
The new bus terminal at Sete Rios, set to replace the Arco do Cego terminal, has a provisional opening date of September 22. Although this date has yet to be
Belgian Grand Prix
Michael Schumacher regards the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, omitted from last year’s racing calendar over a cigarette advertising row, as a second home. Scene of some of his greatest moments, the track
Inspectors injured in train attack
Ticket inspectors on trains can lead a dangerous life. A recent attack in Lisbon highlights the growing problem of violence on public transport. “In nine years of service, I have
Smoking ban moves closer
Plans to ban smoking in all closed public areas, including bars and offices, in Portugal could be in place by October after parliament agreed to consider a petition aimed at
Blazes destroy Lynx habitat
For some time now, the Iberian Lynx’s numbers have been falling fast and the species is in very real danger of becoming extinct. New breeding programmes were put into place