Firefighter death toll hits seven
A 51-year-old firefighter died today after sustaining serious burns while battling flames in Valença,in the northern Minho region, on August 29. The firefighter, Fernando Reis, was under the care of
Four up!
Portimonense returned to form last Sunday afternoon as a defensively weak Atlético team from Lisbon were put to the sword in the municipal stadium. A number of spectators were still
Play within yourself
By Graham Stewart I am sure you have heard people saying ‘swing easy’, ‘keep your balance’, ‘don’t knock the cover off the ball’… That’s all good information and things that
UK art exhibition benefits stray dogs
Algarve stray dogs are the target of donations made at the ‘Down to the Bone’ art exhibition, which will be held at ONCA gallery in Brighton, UK, from September 25-30.
Azores pyramids puzzle
Archaeologists from the Portuguese Association of Archaeological Research (APIA) believe they have discovered new archaeological evidence that suggests that the strange protohistoric pyramidal rock structures situated around the vineyards in
Parking outrage continues
Protests continue against the payment scheme re-introduced this year by municipal company Global Loulé at the parking lot of Bougainvillea Plaza and Quinta Shopping, in Quinta do Lago. According to
Portimão receives €93 million government loan
A €93 million loan to the municipality of Portimão as part of a PAEL programme aimed at aiding municipal authorities to settle outstanding debts was approved by the Portuguese government
Prime Minister blames court
Pedro Passos Coelho’s speech last Sunday (September 1) in Castelo de Vide was a cry of outrage and disbelief regarding the Constitutional Court’s decision to reject a lay-off bill in