Busy skies
A PARACHUTE demonstration is due to take place above Paderne stadium tomorrow (Saturday) from 12.30pm. The event has been organised by the Parachute Association of the Algarve, and is a
Car show
LISBON INTERNATIONAL car show is scheduled from April 24 to May 4 next year at FIL at the Parque das Nações in Lisbon. With the slogan Conduz ao Futuro, Drive
Cash for mums-to-be
WOMEN WHO are three months pregnant or more will be eligible to receive pre-birth benefits, ranging from 32 euros to 130 euros per month. This new incentive came into effect
Charitable casino
ESTORIL CASINO is helping Fundação de Assistência Médica Internacional (AMI) by raising funds through the recycling of its old computer and mobile phones components. In just one move, Estoril Sol,
Colon cancer kills more
CANCER OF the digestive tract and colon is one of the worst killers in Portugal, according to Évora Oncology Hospital. A diet rich in fat and meat, low in fruit, fresh
Driving range renovation
LE MERIDIEN’s Penina Golf and Resort has started renovation work at its driving range and provided an alternative golf facility for clients. Renovation includes a practice facility area and rebuilding
EU news. EU post
EU TRANSPORT ministers have backed a plan to open up the postal services to full competition in 2011, two years later than originally planned due to opposition mainly from France
Fado homage
A NIGHT of Fado is due to take place tomorrow evening (Saturday) at Lagoa Auditorium, at 9.30pm and will feature some of the greatest music from this genre. Tenors Giovanni
Families participate in water saving project
By: CECÍLIA PIRES cecilia@portugalresident.com TEN FAMILIES in the Algarve are to participate in a pioneer water saving programme. The project is promoted by Águas do Algarve, the regional water supplier,
Family health
FARO HAS a new family health centre to provide medical assistance to families but still has no family doctor. The new health service, which opened on Monday, is based in