Weekend sleep
Catching up on lost sleep over the weekend is not as effective as some might think. A study by a group of investigators led by professor of medicine Alexandros Vgontzas
Buy a computer over time
The past five years have been some of the most difficult in recent times throughout the world, not helped by governments putting the “squeeze” on those able and willing to
Attractions for Swedish senior tourists
For the second year running, the Portimão Tourism Association has taken part in the Senior 2013 fair held this week in Stockholm, Sweden. The event is an opportunity for popular
Food Bank ‘paper campaign’ a major success
A campaign entitled ‘Paper for Food’ (Papel por Alimentos) started by Portugal’s Food Bank Network (Banco Alimentar) in December 2011 surpassed the 5,000-tonne mark of waste paper collected, which has
Fátima Cardoso – Historian, masseuse, photographer…
Fátima Cardoso
Line-up of talent for Lagoa variety show
Multi-talented artists will be performing at the Grand Variety Show on Saturday, November 2 in Lagoa to help raise much-needed funds for the Algarve Oncology Association (AOA). This annual spectacular,
Weight loss
A weight loss programme conceived by BBY Solutions is being presented at the Hilton Vilamoura Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa from October 19 to 22. BBY is a company dedicated
Financing lines
Portuguese finance minister Maria Luís Albuquerque said last week that Portugal was keen to tap international markets for longer-term financing before the end of the year. Speaking on the margins
Garden fair focuses on drought-resistant plants
A Mediterranean Garden Fair is taking place in Estoi on Saturday, October 26 from 11am to 5pm. The garden show will be held in the area used for the large
Here he is … falling for Madrugada
Coinciding with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (October 12), 74-year-old Lawrence Warner took his courage in his hands to raise awareness and funds for Associação Madrugada, a non-profit organisation