Classic cars on the course
Golf carts will make way for vehicles with a slightly more distinguished pedigree on the fairways of Vale do Lobo’s Ocean Golf Course on September 19, with the return of
Smokers face tax hike
Finance Minister, Bagão Félix, has prepared taxpayers for another year of cutbacks and pay freezes. Addressing the nation last Monday, Félix warned people to prepare for more sacrifices and made
Estrela hall raises its roof!
Lisbon’s long-established and prestigious English language theatre company, the Lisbon Players, is busy putting a new roof on its theatre building in Rua da Estrela in Lisbon’s charming Estrela district.
Robson’s family visits children’s home
Former Newcastle and England boss Bobby Robson missed a scheduled visit to the Refúgio Aboim Ascensão in Faro last weekend. Robson had promised to make an appearance at the home
Every tile tells a story
At a recent ceremony at the Church of St. Elizabeth of Portugal in the UK, a tile picture of Queen Saint Elizabeth of Portugal (Rainha Santa Isabel), created by Algarve
Ronan rocks Freeport
WIN TICKETS Freeport shopping centre in Alcochete, the biggest discount designer outlet in Europe, was officially inaugurated yesterday (Thursday, September 9) with illustrious guests, including Britain’s Prince Edward and his
Expats wanted for TV
Ricochet South, the producers of No Going Back and Selling Houses, are making a new series about British people owning property abroad. The company is producing a practical guide on
Sampaio’s illegal neighbours
Authorities have uncovered an illegal old people’s home, located only a few metres from the official Lisbon residence of President Jorge Sampaio. Apparently, the premises in question, located in Rua
Fire suspects caught
Two young men have been arrested in connection with the recent forest fires in Monchique. One is a 19-year-old ex-bombeiro from the Monchique Volunteer Corp, who has allegedly confessed to
Theatre gets green light
Faro Câmara and the Culture Ministry have signed contracts for the construction of the new municipal theatre, paving the way for the city’s investiture as National Culture Capital next year.