Praia

Parents drowned in sea rescue bid

Three parents who drowned while trying to rescue their children from the sea in Portugal died from misadventure, an inquest has found. Robert and Deborah Fry and Jean Dinsmore, all of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, died at Praia...

Noel from Teignmouth, rated this property as 5 out of 5 & says:

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Buglione. it occupies a lovely situation in the hills of Azoia overlooking the ocean. The villa was outstanding in its decor,furnishings and space. There was lots of room to relax and spread...

Scott from Doncaster, rated this property as 3 out of 5 & says:

Although the property is in a very secluded location (car a necessary) it would suit couples or families with older children wanting a completely "get away from it all break" lovely pool (although icy cold in November). If you...

Clarence Mitchell criticises 'lazy' Madeleine McCann coverage

British journalists following the Madeleine McCann case in Portugal last year were responsible for lazy and distorted stories, the press adviser to the missing child's family, Clarence Mitchell, has said.Speaking at the Society...

Gary from Bristol, rated this property as 4 out of 5 & says:

Fantastic property and fantastic views, House was perfect for our party of 12 and we all enjoyed ourselves. House had everything we needed Big Drive, Big Garden, A playarea, Loads of Cutlery & Cups, BIG table for all of us to...

Cape Verde: Clandestine Housing Squeezes Cities

Illegal housing precariously built on the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde threatens to increase erosion, land disputes, disease, flooding, and crime, according to the government and its NGO partners who are trying to contain...

Financial crisis threatens African success story

PRAIA (AFP) - This year Cape Verde became only the second country ever to graduate from the UN's list of poorest countries, but the African success story is now feeling the heat from the global financial crisis.

CAPE VERDE: Money laundering taints economic growth

PRAIA, 3 November 2008 (IRIN) - Faced with a growing number of drug trafficking, money laundering and organised crime investigations, the head of Cape Verde's judiciary police told IRIN his agents may know who the traffickers...

West Africa: Serious Drugs Crime Threatens Region, UN Says

West Africa is at the heart of an illegal drug trade transporting massive amounts of narcotics from South America to Europe, the United Nations chief on drugs and crime said today, warning of the danger the scourge poses to the...

WEST AFRICA: Clandestine cannabis farmers feed growing drug abuse

PRAIA, 30 October 2008 (IRIN) - Farmers in West Africa are turning to cannabis as a quick cash crop, feeding the biggest illegal drug market in the world. UN Office on Drugs and Crime's director for West Africa, Antonio...

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