Albufeira GNR men honoured
Local politicians have officially thanked the Albufeira GNR force for their professionalism in dealing with the trouble among English football fans in the town during the Euro 2004 Championship. Speaking
Algarve misses out
According to the Portuguese Tourist Regions’ Association, all the Euro 2004 host cities – with the exception of Lisbon and the Algarve region – registered hotel occupation rates of 100
Better health services
Two new ambulances have been delivered to Querença and Benafim in Loulé, after a fundraising campaign by the Bemequer Association, a social association, boosted by financial support from Loulé Câmara.
briefs…
Winners… Holland’s Edgar Davids looks to be on the way to Spurs after impressing in Portugal and the former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson has had his performances in the Sweden
Classic entertainment
Algarve Classic Cars 2004, the biggest collection of antique cars in the Iberian Peninsula, will be touring across the region between today (July 9) and July 11. The 150 classic
Elections may loom
Current Portuguese Prime Minister Durão Barroso’s chosen successor, Pedro Santana Lopes, has been voted in as the new leader of the ruling Social Democrats, but may not become Prime Minister.
Lively summer for kids
Portimão’s CLCC – Language, Culture and Communication Centre – is offering a ‘Lively Summer for Kids’ programme this year. A range of educational holiday activities is on offer for children
Locals evacuated from blaze
A total of 163 bombeiros, 24 fire trucks and two helicopters from Portalegre and Leiria were drafted in to battle one of the biggest fires so far this year, which
Message mayhem
Portugal’s recent footballing victories have brought joy to many people and mobile phone operators are no exception. Whenever the national team plays, the number of calls and text messages (SMS)
Mobile virus warning
The first ever computer virus spread by mobile telephones has been created. No infections have been reported and the worm is said to be harmless, but it is proof that