Dangerous dogs and chips
Government Ministers have released a list of dog breeds that they consider to be potentially dangerous and which will have to be microchipped by July 1. The list consists of
Drugs haul on beach
Several tonnes of hashish were seized and 10 foreigners from Eastern Europe arrested following a dawn operation by Portimão’s Fiscal Brigade Detachment (BF) at Barranquinho beach, near Carvoeiro, in the
Euro 2004 – SEF plans strike
Incoming flights to Portugal could be cancelled in the event of the Foreign and Frontiers Office (SEF) calling a strike during the forthcoming Euro championship. The director of Lisbon airport,
Petrol on the A22
For years, drivers have bemoaned the lack of petrol stations on the Via do Infante. Now two new service stations have opened on the motorway, between the exits for Lagoa
Road car tax 2004
Paying your car road tax in Portugal is different to the system in place in the UK. Here, road tax can only be paid during a specific period, regardless of
Rock in Rio has car
Car manufacturer Toyota is set to launch a special version of its new Yaris model, to be called the Yaris Rock in Rio, to highlight the brand’s involvement with this
Sampaio backs UN
Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio has reiterated his belief that the United Nations should be central to resolving the Iraqi issue, as this is the only way out of the current
Shifting sands cause concern
The partial destruction of a sand barrier that separates the sea from the Ria Formosa is killing off shellfish and causing concern among the population of the small village of
Skilful sculpting
Award winning sand sculptors from across the globe are currently busy at work on a closed site near Algoz, creating more masterpieces for FIESA (Festival Internacional de Escultura em Areia)
Stray dog hunting
In a shocking incident that took place near Odelouca recently, Glenis Vowles’ dog, Sooty, was shot while out on a walk. He later died from massive internal bleeding. Speaking to