Sand art update
The sculptors creating sand art for the FIESA festival are beavering away, working long hours to ensure their pieces are complete by next week’s grand opening. A huge sculpture of
Atmospheric São Brás
Members of the Archaeological Association of the Algarve recently took a day trip to the town of São Brás de Alportel. There, the group visited the Museu Etnografico do Trajo
Threats of petrol strike
For the tenth time in four months, petrol prices are set to rise once again. Outraged members of ANAREC – The National Association of Petrol Vendors – have threatened to
Authorities win ‘battle’ against oil spill
Maritime authorities managed to ‘prevent’ a discharge of petroleum reaching Faro Island in the Ria Formosa in a recent simulated anti-pollution exercise. The exercise reached its high point during the
Viatical policy giant shuts down
Only 12 months ago, the sale of viatical policies, (discounted life insurance policies, usually bought from terminally ill people at less than face value) was hailed by many in the
BPCC ALGARVE EVENT
It is hard enough today for professionals to keep up to date with changes in legislation regarding taxation and incentives, so what chance do small business people have? You’re probably
England fan takes the long route
English football fan, Rory Coleman, plans to run from London to Lisbon to watch the national team’s first match in the European championships. The 42-year-old football fanatic aims to complete
Euro 2004 hooligans foiled
British police officers have banned more than 100 English football fans, who may have been planning to cause trouble at next month’s Euro 2004 tournament, from travelling to Portugal. The
Nudists’ plea for tolerance
Naturists are trying to convince the authorities to give them more opportunities to live in the way they believe God intended – without clothes – and attract a new kind
Omega Park can comply
A spokesman from Omega Park, the rare breeds conservation zoo, based in Monchique, has confirmed that it will be able to comply with recently introduced guidelines issued by the government.