Message mayhem
Portugal’s recent footballing victories have brought joy to many people and mobile phone operators are no exception. Whenever the national team plays, the number of calls and text messages (SMS)
Conquistadores! Portugal head for the final!
In a match that had been eagerly anticipated by the host nation since the dramatic last-gasp win against England, Wednesday night’s showdown had all the ingredients for a classic. The
Mobile virus warning
The first ever computer virus spread by mobile telephones has been created. No infections have been reported and the worm is said to be harmless, but it is proof that
Culture capital confirmed
Prime Minister Durão Barroso has officially confirmed that Faro will be the cultural capital of Portugal in 2005. The city’s blossoming in the last two years and the region’s rich
Not model behaviour
After months of preparation, the third Algarve Fashion Show, due to take place in the Forum Shopping Centre in Faro on July 9, has been cancelled. Models Robert Perovich and
Cycling marathon a success
A team of cyclists riding across Portugal to raise money for cystic fibrosis have successfully completed their marathon 500 mile race, which included a visit to each of the Euro
PM announces EU vote
Portugal has announced that it will hold a referendum on the new European constitution. The new constitution, agreed by the 25 EU leaders recently, must win approval in each member
Drunk and dangerous
Officers from the Faro Judicial Police and the GNR recently identified and arrested a 24-year-old Englishman, who has been charged with arson. The man is accused of setting light to
Sports fun in the sun
As in previous years, Portimão Câmara is once again running a summer sports activity programme on the beach at Praia da Rocha. This activity, supported by the Sport and Youth
Every picture tells a story
One of the highlights of Portimão’s summer events is the World Press Photo 2004 exhibition this week. Running until July 11, the exhibition offers the opportunity to view the best