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Old Meets New in Portugal's Algarve

Posted by: John Ross on March 02, 2004 2:30:23 PM

ABC News, Mar 02 2004
Does anywhere else have an Algarve? Just wondering. An Associated Press journalist takes his family back to Sagres after 15 years to find it much changed, and by no means all for the bad. Click here for original story.

McCartney to Open Rock in Rio Lisbon

Posted by: John Ross on March 01, 2004 7:56:38 PM

Mediterranean Blue March 1 2004
The transatlantically transplanted megafestival Rock in Rio has signed up aging ex-Beatle Paul McCartney. He will join rock and pop stars like Guns n' Roses, Peter Gabriel, Alejandro Sanz and Britney Spears, as well as Brazilian performers of the stature of Charlie Brown Jr. or musician-turned-politican Gilberto Gil.

Euro 2004 Fans to Be Tested for Drunkenness

Posted by: John Ross on February 28, 2004 8:22:28 PM

Reuters Feb 28 2004
The Portuguese are prepared to breathalyse spectators entering stadiums. Inexplicably classified under "Oddly Enough," considering how sensible a measure it is. Click here for story.

When the Meninas Came to Town

Posted by: John Ross on February 23, 2004 4:58:36 PM

Time Europe Oct 12 2003

The lovely old town of Bragan�a, one of the quietest, staidest places in Portugal, has been overrun by Brazilian prostitutes. Click here for story.

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Old Meets New in Portugal's Algarve

McCartney to Open Rock in Rio Lisbon

Euro 2004 Fans to Be Tested for Drunkenness

When the Meninas Came to Town

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