The phone that changed the world
Apple has sold more than 500 million iPhones since the release of the original model back in June 2007. That’s an average of 136 sold every single minute, every hour,
Portugal without fires
Now that we are virtually into the summer period and the weather has become much hotter, it is a good time to remind ourselves of the measures to prevent fires
Legacy of an agricultural era
Transforming the landscape of Southern Iberia, the waterwheel was the single most important item of technology to be introduced in the 8th century, shortly after Arab forces invaded from Morocco.
Can Apple TV change your life?
Since the loss of BBC and ITV channels earlier this year, television viewers throughout the Algarve and other parts of Europe have been frantically searching for alternative ways to watch
Hal Nix wins Tony Wood award
Aljezur || This year’s Tony Wood Award, presented by Aljezur International School, has been won by year 9 student Hal Nix. The award is given in memory of retired fire
Vehicle crime prevention
For crime prevention to be successful it has to be relevant, timely and well focused. There would be little point, for instance, in writing about the theft of snow shoes
International School of the Algarve hosts open lecture in Faro
The International School of the Algarve is hosting an open lecture on “Quality in Education” on Friday May 30 at the Penha campus of the University of the Algarve. Guest
Skating success for the International School of the Algarve
Lagos || The Sports Club of the International School of the Algarve (CDEIA) won 12 podium appearances in the National Championship in Track Speed Skating for the age groups ‘Iniciados’
Mandarin Chinese to be taught in Portuguese state schools
It won’t be happening instantly, but one of the many news items to come out of President Cavaco Silva’s recent state visit to China is that Portuguese state schools are
Chinese language taught at Algarve school
Vilamoura || Students from Kindergarten and Primary School at the Vilamoura International School (CIV) will be able to attend Chinese lessons in the next academic year. Both parents and students