Marketing magician in Portugal
Businesses looking to tackle the economic crisis with positive marketing strategies are being offered free advice from British consultant, Stefan Drew during sessions in May. Stefan Drew has been described
Grey power
During a memorable week for golf which saw living legend Gary Player, now 73 and over half a century on the tour, take his final bow behind Augusta Masters’ victor
US pup pips Portuguese pooch to the post
A six month old Portuguese Water Dog puppy from the US has been chosen to become the official White House pet, instead of a puppy offered by the Algarve’s regional
Dedication, frustration and elation at the track
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@algarveresident.com High winds, a poor spectator turn out and the usual parking delays were not able to detract from the undeniably exciting debut feature and sprint A1GP
Foreign residents triumph over mast dispute
By ELOÏSE WALTON eloise.walton@algarveresident.com Lagoa Câmara has responded favourably to pressure from foreign residents over the erection of an illegal communications mast in the residential area of Areias dos Moinhos
Freeport case will be governed by judicial secrecy
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@algarveresident.com The Freeport enquiry into bribery and corruption allegations over the fast-track planning permission of the Lisbon retail park will enjoy judicial secrecy until June 2010 under
Câmara responds to pressure from foreign residents
By ELOISE WALTON AND DAISY SAMPSON news@algarveresident.com Lagoa Câmara has responded to pressure by foreign residents over the erection of an illegal communications mast in the residential area of Areias
Smoking reduction
Smokers have cut back on the number of cigarettes smoked per day since the introduction of smoking bans on January 1, 2008 according to the Director General of Health, Francisco
Rain in Spain
Wet conditions at the start of the race contributed to Parkalgar Honda team colleagues Eugene Laverty and Miguel Praia finishing the third World Supersport Championship stage in Valencia in ninth
Financial regulator blames banks
Portugal’s top financial markets regulator has blamed central banks for not spotting the warning signs of the financial crisis before the bubble burst. Dr Carlos Tavares of the Portuguese financial

