Captain’s drive in
Nick Rogers, the new captain of Boavista Clube de Golfe, officially “drove in” from the first tee at Boavista golf course near Lagos on March 28. The drive in marked
Classic highlight
Motor racing fans already eagerly anticipating the May 27 arrival of the WRC Vodafone Rally of Portugal featuring the world’s best off-road drivers in the Algarve will be in for
Houses in Ria Formosa need to come down
Work is underway for the renovation and improvement of the Ria Formosa area, and unlicensed houses will be demolished. The Polis Litoral Ria Formosa, the entity responsible for the area,
Portuguese researchers win American Club scholarships
Research into the first group of Jews to emigrate and settle in America and algae as energy sources were the winning projects of two Portuguese researchers awarded American Club scholarships
Road deaths
Since the beginning of the year, 151 people have died in road accidents in Portugal. This is an increase of 23 fatalities over the same period in 2009. The A5
Submarines Case erupts in Germany
By Chris Graeme Chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com The German authorities have arrested one of the suspects involved in alleged bribery crimes over the construction of two submarines for the Portuguese Navy. The
Renewable energy is ‘sound investment’
By Chris Graeme chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com In 1998, Dr. António Mexia moved to the energy sector, first as chairman of Galp Portugal and Transgas and then as executive chairman of Galp Energia.
Bullying in Portugal
A survey into bullying of children is to be carried out by the National Commission of Children at Risk (CNCJR). “There are no concrete statistics about bullying in Portugal because
Fuel supply at risk
Some GALP fuel stations may experience fuel shortages later this month after refinery workers announced they would be going on strike over pay. The company has offered a 1.3 per
Spring has sprung!
This Easter Sunday, April 4, will see the streets of São Brás de Alportel awash with colour as the annual flower torch parade takes place in celebration of the resurrection

