Lagos armed robbery
Two armed men robbed a bureau de change in the centre of Lagos on Monday, escaping with more than 40,000 euros. Both men were believed to be Brazilian and aged
Abortion boat refuels
The crew of the so-called ‘abortion boat’, The Borndiep, anchored near to Figueira da Foz and refused permission to dock, started to ration the consumption of water on board last
Lisbon toasts us!
Around 150 guests turned up to help us celebrate the launch of The Resident Greater Lisbon Edition last week. As the wine flowed, the capital’s movers and shakers agreed that
Art on display
Barringtons art exhibitions always aim to offer diverse displays of art and September’s exhibition is no different. Caroline Bell is by far one of the most established and well known
Marquês tunnel delayed
The commission evaluating the environmental impact study (EIA) on the new Marquês Tunnel in the centre of the city has requested more evidence from Lisbon Câmara to determine whether the
Building projects approved
A major building package has been unveiled which aims to improve various sites throughout the Greater Lisbon area. Under the scheme, the Commission of Co-ordination and Regional Development of Lisbon
New Portimão cemetery
Plans for Portimão’s new cemetery are currently being examined at the region’s technical department offices in Faro. After the project has been analysed and approved, the adjudication process will begin
Capital marks earthquake
Lisbon Câmara will ‘commemorate’ the 250th anniversary of the great November 1, 1755 earthquake next year. Residents will be able to revisit the period before the earthquake by way of
Nightclub owner stabbed to death
Artur Esteves, the owner of Trumps nightclub in Lisbon, has been found stabbed to death at his home in the capital. One of the impresario’s employees found the body at
Cepsa Olhão opens for business
Residents of the Algarve have often complained about the lack of service stations along the A22 (IP1). Earlier this year, Cepsa eased the problem by opening a service station on