Fighting global warming with carobs
CAROB TREES could help in the fight against global warming, according to a pioneering study being carried out by the AIDA (Inter-professional association for the production and value of the
Friends of São Brás continue their support
THE Friends of São Brás have continued their support of the local Health Centre by donating six wheelchairs, an ECG machine and other items including commodes, crutches and blankets, to
Interview with the Faro Civil Governor
By: CECÍLIA PIRES cecilia@portugalresident.com ISILDA GOMES only took office as Faro Civil Governor at the beginning of June but she has already identified some of the main areas that need
Israel on same side
By: CHRIS GRAEME chris@portugalresident.com ISRAELI DEPUTY Prime Minister Tzipi Livni spelled out Israel’s concerns over the disintegration of Gaza during her two day visit to Lisbon on Thursday and Friday
Kate not abandoning medicine
KATE MCCANN was said to be considering abandoning her medical career to devote more time to missing children projects. But The Resident confirmed with the McCann’s spokesman that this information
Last orders for Beer Festival
THE FUTURE of the Silves beer festival, due to be held for the 30th time this summer, is in doubt. A spokesman for Silves Football Club (SFC), the main organiser
Loulé International Jazz Festival
LOULE’S THIRTEENTH international jazz festival will take place every Saturday in July from 10pm in front of the Espirito Santo convent in Loulé. The Kirk Lightsey Trio will be playing
Mediterranean exhibition
TWO EXHIBITIONS to mark the fourth MED festival in Loulé, relating to images of the Mediterranean and musical instruments of the Mediterranean, are due to take place from June 27
New Civil Governor backs police on Madeleine case
By: CECÍLIA PIRES cecilia@portugalresident.com FARO’S NEW Civil Governor has told The Resident she was deeply affected by the news of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann from a holiday apartment at
PJ to talk to reporter
PORTUGUESE POLICE are expected to meet this week with a Spanish freelance reporter who claims Madeleine’s disappearance is linked to a known paedophile. At the time The Resident went to