As in previous years, so this winter several Bundesliga teams will prepare the Bundesliga restart in the sunny Algarve. Among this year's teams are Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Hannover 96 and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen from 3 - 12th January for the umpteenth time in the Cascade Resort in Lagos.

Hannover 96 travels from 5 to 13 January 2013 again to a training camp in the Robinson Club "Quinta da Ria." in Vila Nova de Cacela to the Algarve.

The TSG 1899 Hoffenheim spends her first training camp in Portimão and travels from 6 to 12 January 2013 in the sunny south of Portugal. Hoffenheim denies two friendly matches against the Dutch second division club Sparta Rotterdam on 8 January 2013, as well as against the Ehrendivisionär SC Heerenveen on 12 January 2013.

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An afpop and euroFINESCO Seminar on 21 November 2012 regarding the "Tax Implications on Property Sales".

Following the press release:

Whilst afpop continues to welcome many new Members every month from both existing residents and from new arrivals in Portugal, the Association recognizes that there are those that are considering selling their property.  euroFINESCO also has noticed an increase in questions from clients and others about the tax implications when a property is sold and therefore these two organisations will be presenting a comprehensive seminar to explain the situation.

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The Christmas Fair Aljezur 2012 will be held from 14 to 16 December 2012 at the Multipurpose space Aljezur (in the restaurant area), with support from City Hall and the Parish Council Aljezur.

Characterized as a craft fair and regional products, extends into the Christmas celebration and conviviality, offering a varied entertainment program to the visitors. Turning the Multipurpose space Aljezur into a cosmopolitan market place with stalls packed full of remarkable Christmas gifts and festive foods to be enjoyed.

Don't miss the great hot wine punch served all over the place.

PRESS RELEASE

DYING IN PORTUGAL Additional FREE Seminars at BLiP

Due to the very high level of interest in the two seminars held on 11 and 12 September on issues surrounding dying in Portugal, it has been agreed with the participating presenters (Servilusa funeral agency, Imperius Asset Management and the British Consular staff, as well as afpop’s own resources) that there will be additional sessions on both days of the Better Living in Portugal Exhibition in Portimão, on 6 and 7 October, in the auditorium at the exhibition site. The presenters will also be available on their stands during the exhibition to discuss individual issues with visitors.

The presentations will commence at 2pm on each day and last about 1 hour. They will cover pre-death planning; what to do and who to contact in the event of a death; funerals, burials and cremations; funeral costs; organ donation; repatriation; probate; inheritance tax; and wills. Information on the new Portuguese Living Will can be obtained from the afpop stand at the Exhibition.

Those wishing to attend one of these sessions should please contact the afpop office to reserve a place on 282 458 509, e-mail info@afpop.com. For additional information on BLiP visit the website blip-exhibitions.com.