Experts argue EU enlargement vital
European enlargement, immigration and Turkey topped the agenda of a two-day international conference at the Gulbenkian last week. Portuguese President, Jorge Sampaio, and the Gulbenkian Foundation President, Emílio Rui Vilar,
The most romantic journey in Europe
If you still haven’t travelled on the newly refurbished tram line in Sintra, you can enjoy a ride this winter thanks to a new seasonal timetable that’s just been announced.
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
Olhão new urban public transport system
Olhão Câmara has introduced a new urban public transport system. With two buses and around 80 bus stops, the Olhão Circuit covers an area of over 17 kilometres. A câmara
Paderne wants link to motorway
Francisco Guerreiro, the President of the Junta de Freguesia of Paderne, is protesting about the isolation of the village and demanding the fulfilment of the promise to construct a link
Park of Nations thrives
Several projects are being planned and some are currently under construction at Lisbon’s Park of Nations, the former Expo’98 site. Work has started on what will be Lisbon’s biggest office
Portuguese bands in MTV awards
Mesa, Gomo, Da Weasel, Toranja and Clã have all been nominated for the Best Portuguese Act awards at the forthcoming MTV Europe Music Awards 2004. The award, which was scooped