Flower power
Hazel (Sally) Dawson’s 2005 flower calendar is the perfect gift for romantics as each month features a flower. And her elegant and beautiful birthday and anniversary book will make anyone
The ultimate business gateway to the Middle East
Portugal is still a virgin territory for Cyprus, which established its first embassy here only five years ago. The Portuguese are currently in the process of establishing a resident embassy
Government plans to introduce congestion charges
A London style ‘congestion charge’ – a tax payable by drivers if they enter a city within peak hours – could soon be in place in Lisbon. The government is
Trick or treat at Marriott Halloween bash
The Lisbon Marriott hotel recently played host to more than 300 people from the local business community, for a special night of comedy for Halloween. Brazilian stand-up comedian, Raul de
Historic home becomes heritage
Cascais Câmara has bought Casa de Santa Maria, the summer home of the Espírito Santo Silva family. With its unique location on the seafront between the Santa Maria Lighthouse and
Working together
Dr. António Carlos Patrício, the Regional Director of the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF), and the Governador Civil do Distrito de Faro, Sr. José Valentim Rosado, visited the AFPOP
Dutch Muslim school hit by bomb
A bomb explosion has hit an Islamic school in the Netherlands. As tensions run high after the recent murder of controversial film-maker Theo van Gogh, police say it could be
World leaders comments
World leaders, politicians and political analysts have greeted the news that George Bush has been re-elected as US president with mixed feelings. Here are some of their views: British
Lisbon metro full to bursting
Lisbon’s underground system reached bursting point recently due to the increased number of passengers caused by the closure of Rossio train station. According to the metro’s public relations department, this
‘Outside the law’
In 2003, more than 1,000 women in Portugal were forced to go to hospital due to complications following botched illegal abortions, according to a recent report published by the Divisão