No ho ho ho
A SANTA Claus in an Australian shopping centre was allegedly fired last week for saying “ho ho ho”, after employment company Westaff, had asked its Santas to say “ha ha
English, the universal language
Dear Editor, Once upon a time, six kings sat around a table. The kings were from Belgium, France, Italy, Luxemburg, the Netherlands and Germany. They agreed many things to bring
The weekend weather
VERY FAVOURABLE temperatures are expected this weekend in the Algarve, although the nights will be significantly colder. There should be a few clouds in the sky but there is little
A statement of independence
By: PAULO SILVESTRE paulo@portugalresident.com SANTIAGO ALQUIMISTA in Lisbon is going to feel the power of rock when Rose Hill Drive takes to the stage for their first concert in Portugal
Demonstrating their style
By: PAULO SILVESTRE paulo@portugalresident.com SONS URBANOS Records and Vision Streetwear has the pleasure and the honour to be godfather to the return to Portugal of one of the biggest names
Poll results – December 7, 2007 – No Smoking Laws Efftects
The question that was asked: Do you believe the new smoking law, which comes into effect on January 1, 2008, will have a detrimental impact on tourism in the Algarve?
Poll results – November 30, 2007 – Film Studio in Algarve
The question that was asked: Do you believe the construction of Portugal’s largest film production studio in Portimão could significantly boost the Algarve’s economy? The results: 64% voted Yes 29%
Still loving them
By: PAULO SILVESTRE paulo@portugalresident.com SCORPIONS ARE coming back to Portugal for two shows, one at Pavilhão Atlântico in Lisbon (December 4) and the other at Pavilhão Multiusos in Guimarães (December
Fishing odyssey
By: PAULO SILVESTRE paulo@portugalresident.com AFTER A career as a gardener and forestry worker, Fish came to public attention in 1981 with the band Marillion, which he left in 1988 following
Poll results – November 23, 2007 – Feeling of Safety
The question that was asked: With the fact that the Algarve is the third most dangerous region, in terms of road deaths, do you feel safe while driving? The results: