Portugal

Portugal has been chosen as one of 10 must-visit tourist destinations worldwide in 2010 by Lonely Planet. The world-famous tourist guide to countries and cities has included the country in

Following years of requests for funding, petitions and protests by local residents and Silves Câmara, restoration work at the city’s cathedral has finally started. A spokesman from Silves Câmara told

Former tennis star Boris Becker will appear in Vilamoura next week. The youngest men’s Wimbledon champion ever will not be bringing his rackets, however, as he is competing in the

By CHRIS WRIGHT There were no fireworks at the Bonfim Stadium as Olhanense fought out a dour 0-0 draw in front of over 4,000 spectators at V.Setúbal on Saturday. Despite

Estoril Open organisers João Lagos Sport have announced that 2008 winner and current world No1 Roger Federer will return to compete in Portugal’s principal tennis tournament in 2010. The 21st

By Chris Graeme chris.graeme@mmspublishing.com A stark warning of an impoverished Portugal run by weak governments with irresponsible policies was issued by a former finance minister in Lisbon last week. Dr.

Addressing business movers and shakers at a luncheon organised by the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, with the participation of the French, German, South African, Swiss and Dutch chambers of commerce,

By ELOISE WALTON eloise.walton@mmspublishing.com A plan of action against the red palm weevil is in place in most councils to stem the spread of the plague that is destroying popular

The Four Oceans European Longboard Championship second round in Faro reached its climax last weekend with French surfers led by winner Antoine Delpero completely dominant. The next stage of the

Tomorrow evening (Saturday) the population will be glued to their TV sets as Portugal play Bosnia-Herzegovina in the first leg of their World Cup play-off at the Stadium of Light,