Footie manager gets Foot in Mouth
SACKED ENGLAND football manager, Steve McClaren, fought off tough competition from other nominees including US President George W Bush to win the Foot in Mouth award on Tuesday from the
A pilgrimage of churches
By: MARGARET BROWN margaret@portugalresident.com HAVING JUST returned from a rural odyssey covering an area south from Monsaraz and never far from the Spanish border to visit old churches, we concluded
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%
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:
Poll results – November 16, 2007 – Police Shake-up
The question that was asked: Do you believe that the proposed shake-up of policing in Portugal will facilitate a more organised police force in the Algarve? The results: 47% voted
Your wish is granted
GERMAN BASED band Reamonn is going to be in Portugal for two concerts of their Wish Tour 2007. One will be at Coliseu de Lisboa on Wednesday (November 14) and
Poll results – November 9, 2007 – Algarve Potential
The question that was asked: Do you believe the Algarve has the potential to be more than just a beach holiday destination? The results: 79% voted Yes 20% voted No