Become an RDA Volunteer
Riding for the Disabled in the Algarve is looking for new volunteers. Previous experience is not required and helpers are needed to lead horses or walk alongside less abled riders.
BLiP 2007 - another resounding success
NEARLY 8,000 people attended the Better Living in Portugal (BLIP) exhibition, an AFPOP event, at Portimão’s ExpoArade at the weekend. A large array of products and services aimed at enhancing
BLiP 2007, another resounding success!
NEARLY 8,000 people attended the Better Living in Portugal (BLIP) exhibition, an AFPOP event, at Portimão’s ExpoArade at the weekend.
Bluetongue
BLUETONGUE DISEASE is spreading across the Algarve. After an inspection by vets from the Organização de Produtores de Pecuária, a private organisation of animal farmers, several animals were found infected
Drug bust in Praia da Luz
AN ENGLISH man and a Portuguese woman were arrested last Tuesday (October 9) on the A2, in Setúbal, on suspicion of drug trafficking. A large amount of drugs was later
Electric high
THE MONTHLY electricity bill in Portugal will rise by 1.09 euros per month from January 1, 2008. On October 15, the Entidade Reguladora do Sector Energético (ERSE), the regulating body
Energy talk
THE ALGARVE’S 13th Congress and Energy Efficiency Debate will take place at Lagos Cultural Centre between November 15 and 17. The sea will be the main focus of this congress
Exhibition
AN EXHIBITION about how climate change may affect the Algarve will be hosted at the Casa da Música de Castro Marim between October 23 and 28. The exhibition called Alterações
Fado night
FADO SINGER Mariza is to perform at the Pavilhão Atlântico, in Lisbon, on November 8. Part of the proceeds from ticket sales is being donated to UNICEF, for which Mariza
Faro in debt
FARO CÂMARA has revealed in a report that it has 14.7 million euros of debt over the legal allowance and needs more money still to ensure payment of current projects.