Bakker honours the brave
As part of the 60th commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem, which took place in Holland on September 18, Britain’s Prince Charles received a sculpture of ‘Pegasus’, the symbol of
Independent film festival now on
There is still time to catch the finale of Lisbon’s very first Independent Film Festival, now underway at the São Jorge Cinema where 79 international movies, currently unseen in Portugal,
Câmara checks playgrounds
The Portuguese Institute of Sport (IDP) has organised an inspection of all children’s public recreational areas in the jurisdiction of Lisbon Câmara with an eye to safeguarding the wellbeing of
So much, for so many
With the expansion of The Resident into the Greater Lisbon area, AFPOP is pleased that it will be able to keep Lisbon based members informed of current issues, as well
Socrates is new leader
Former Portuguese Environment Minister, José Socrates, has won a sweeping victory in the leadership elections for the Socialist Party. Socrates, 47, replaces Eduardo Ferro Rodrigues who quit in protest at
Tighter control for social security
New social security identity cards will soon be introduced with brand new numbers, in a bid to gain greater fiscal control. Contrary to what has taken place previously, companies will
PM calls for war on poverty and despair
Addressing the UN General Assembly for the first time as Portugal’s Prime Minister, Pedro Santana Lopes has saluted the organisation’s role in the fight against global terror, but he also
New bus station
Lisbon’s bus station, located for six years in Arco do Cego, has moved to Sete Rios. The new terminal is expected to serve more than 6,000 passengers and 200 buses
Open up your heart 2004
By Bob Hughes The team at Holmes Place health club organised a fitness event on the green in front of the Belém Tower recently. It proved to be an excellent
Four countries create elite unit
The Defence Ministries of Portugal, Spain, Italy and Holland have agreed to create a paramilitary force to respond to crisis situations. Portugal’s Defence Minister, Paulo Portas, signed the declaration in