Four people drown trying to save children from sea
TWO OF the Britons who drowned off the coast near Sagres in the Algarve while trying to rescue children from the sea have been named. Neighbours in the couple’s home
A new British Ambassador
ALEXANDER WYKEHAM Ellis has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic on October 10, succeeding John Buck, who has left the diplomatic service. Having served as the Adviser
A truly romantic hotel
VIVENDA MIRANDA is a wonderful hotel quietly nestled on the Porto de Mós cliffs in Lagos, enjoying privileged views of the south-western Algarve coast. Dating from the 17th century, this
Algarve developers told to move inland
By: NATASHA SMITH natasha@portugalresident.com PRESERVATION OF natural areas, infrastructural improvements and tourism will be the main focus of development plans for the Algarve over the next decade. João Faria, president
Algarve funds
MORE THAN half a billion euros has been earmarked for the Algarve until 2013 from the European Union, through the government’s national planning scheme (QREN). A total of 600 million
Algarve sports round-up. French wave in Faro
THE FIRST stage of the European Longboard Tour in Faro featuring many of the best surfers in Europe saw Frenchman Timothee Creignou take top honours. Second and third places were
Amália remembered
AMÁLIA RODRIGUES’ Fado legacy and career are being celebrated by Lagoa Câmara with a special cultural programme featuring Fado performances, exhibitions, debates, cinema and a mass throughout this month. Now
Angry Branson
SIR RICHARD Branson was quoted this week in the British media accusing Portuguese police and media of “crossing the line” when suspecting of Kate and Gerry McCann. The boss of
Arti Grass
LAST WEEK’S article on Arti Grass, suppliers and fitters of artificial grass, contained an incorrect telephone number. The contact number is 967 516 981, and not as previously stated. Arti
Austerity measures bring state budget down to three per cent
CAUTIOUS, PRUDENT and sensible aptly describe the Portuguese State Budget for 2008 unveiled by the Finance Minister Fernando Teixeira dos Santos last week. Most economists and independent market analysts across