Gala Week is back
In response to many requests from AFPOP members, the annual AFPOP Gala Week has been reinstated this year. Preparations are well underway and the dates for the various events are
Algarve misses out
According to the Portuguese Tourist Regions’ Association, all the Euro 2004 host cities – with the exception of Lisbon and the Algarve region – registered hotel occupation rates of 100
Monchique without chopper
Monchique residents have been shocked to learn that the helicopter stationed near Caldas de Monchique for the past few years is relocating to Loulé. This will leave the mountains without
AllStars in Algarve
Just when you thought the football was over, Portuguese Captain Luís Figo has announced that his charity project AllStars’04 is due to take place this Monday (July 12) at 7.45pm
PORTUGAL DID WIN!
FIFA President Sepp Blatter and former greats, such as Franz Beckenbauer, have joined UEFA’s Executive Director, Lars-Christer Olsson, in hailing Euro 2004 as the best tournament ever. Olsson said it
Benfica player surprise
João Miguel Botequilha, a severely disabled student at Escola EB 2 in Quarteira, was the envy of his classmates recently when retired Benfica player Sheu interrupted lessons to present João
Portuguese support for Lance
Hot on the heels of Euro 2004, the Tour de France became the focus of sporting interest from last Saturday. Portuguese José Azevedo will be cast as the main supporting
Better health services
Two new ambulances have been delivered to Querença and Benafim in Loulé, after a fundraising campaign by the Bemequer Association, a social association, boosted by financial support from Loulé Câmara.
Real eyes lead real lives
A weekend of festivities featuring distinguished Native American guests was held at Quinta da Calma near Almancil recently. Guests from England, America, Norway, Germany and Portugal convened in aid of
Born on July 4
The biggest party that never was. Ronaldo’s chiselled features dissolved into a mask of pain as his tears mirrored those of a vanquished nation. Rank outsiders Greece stole the glory,