The Ocean Festival
LISBON IS hosting its fourth Ocean Festival until August 12, after a five year break. Many of the events will be at the Eixo Ribeirinho, involving the Parque das Nações,
Tourist in trouble with the law
AN ENGLISHMAN was arrested on Monday after slashing the tyres of several parked cars in Lagos. The 25-year-old tourist was caught by the owner of a nearby vehicle who tried
Water access denied
By: NATASHA SMITH natasha@portugalresident.com A COUPLE in Tavira are fighting CCDR (commission of co-ordination and regional development) after their application for a licence to drill a borehole on their land
Every day is incredibly hard without Madeleine
IN THEIR first press interview for some time, Gerry and Kate McCann spoke with a small group of invited journalists on Tuesday July 3. To read the full interview, see
A perfect makeover for a perfect performance
ALGARVEANS MEMBER Diane Castillonings was offered a special makeover as leading lady in the theatre group’s latest presentation entitled Nobody’s Perfect. The new look was created to make Diane look
A sense of despair
To mark the 50th day since Madeleine McCann disappeared Praia da Luz, Kate and Gerry McCann released 50 symbolic balloons. The north winds made them disappear so fast that images
A special farewell to John Buck
By: SHEENA RAWCLIFFE news@portugalresident.com JOHN BUCK, HM Ambassador to Portugal and his wife Jean hosted a Queen’s Birthday Party on Thursday evening in glorious surroundings. Welcoming 800 invited guests, John
Abortions legal up to 10 weeks
WOMEN IN Portugal will be able to have abortions in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy following legislation that become effective on July 15. The new law was published in
Aggression from the playground
RELATIONSHIPS DOMINATED by verbal abuse and physical aggression often start in the playground, according to a new study. Maria José Magalhães, Vice President of the Union of Alternative Women (União
Algarve is best tourism region
THE ALGARVE has been voted the best tourism region in the country by the Portuguese at the annual Gala of Tourism. The event was organised by Publituris, one of the