It’s been a hot one
By Jenny Grainer MAYBE IT’S my age, but after over 35 years of living here, I honestly do feel it has been the longest and hottest summer I can ever
The next great Fadista
MARIZA IS one of the most successful singers to come out of Portugal since Amália Rodrigues. Even though her career is only four-years-old, she has quickly gained worldwide fame and
A point of view – The history of harvest
By MARGARET BROWN IN ANCIENT times, the Harvest Festival was celebrated at the beginning of harvest, when farmers’ wives baked loaves from freshly ground new grain. This bread was used
Flavours of Portugal by Tania Gomes
Throughout history, the spirit of Portugal has been carried across oceans through the hearts and minds of thousands of Portuguese scattered around the globe. With them, they took their memories,
NORTH KOREA
Condemnation over nuclear test claims THE MEDIA in South Korea has reported that an underground weapons test took place in Gilju, in the Hamgyong Province, at 10.36am local time on
The Kaiser Cure
Dr. THOMAS KAISER Dear Reader, I AM a medical doctor. Do you know who I learn from? I learn from children. Children smile and laugh 400 times a day, adults
CATS Lisbon Weekend
CATS Lisbon Weekend October 7 and 8 Transport from the Algarve 1 night B&B in four star Olissipo Oriente Tickets for the show at the Coliseu Only 135 euros per
Every Secret Thing
Every Secret Thing by Emma Cole Both a page-turning thriller and moving love story, Every Secret Thing takes us on a quest to uncover a hushed-up murder, moving between present-day
GEORGIA
Russian spies released FOUR RUSSIAN officers arrested on suspicion of being spies in the worst row between the countries have finally been released and arrived in Moscow earlier this week.
PAKISTAN
Daughter of disgraced scientist speak out DINA KHAN, daughter of the shamed Pakistani nuclear scientist AQ Khan has criticised claims made by President Pervez Musharraf in his autobiography. In her