Free internet hot spot
A HOT spot, and Wi-Fi (wireless internet access) point, has been set up by Loulé Câmara on Avenida José da Costa Mealha, where laptop users can access the internet for
Governor of Madeira threatens to resign
THE PRESIDENT of the Regional Government of Madeira, Alberto João Jardim, threatened to resign on Sunday if mainland government plans for regional financing reform get pushed through. As The Resident
Happy at home, not school
PORTUGUESE YOUNGSTERS enjoy a good relationship with their families and friends, but this is not echoed when it comes to education or material comforts, reports a new survey. UNICEF has
Head to the States
Sponsored by PDM travel travel.pdm@portugalresident.com WE’VE BEEN raving about the great tourist friendly exchange rates available for European visitors to the States for some time now and, with the launch
Labour law
PORTUGAL needs to have more flexible labour legislation, allowing inefficient or incompetent employees to be fired. This was one of the main conclusions of an organisation for co-operation and economic
Liverpool’s visit marred
By: Ruth Sharpe ruth@portugalresident.com LIVERPOOL’S five-day training break at Barringtons Golf and Health Spa last week was marred by the alleged late-night antics of several players on the eve of
Meningitis vaccination campaign continues
THE SECOND phase of a vaccination campaign against Meningitis C is now underway at centros de saúde across the Algarve. The campaign, targeting the under 18s, aims to rapidly reduce
Nautilus Island proposal rejected
By: Natasha Smith natasha@portugalresident.com PLANS TO construct a manmade island off the coast of Vale do Lobo have been rejected by the Minister for the Environment, Francisco Nunes Correia. Studies
Riders saddle up
Preparations are underway for Ride the Algarve Way, a charity ride due to take place from May 13 to 19, across the Algarve to raise money for Riding for the
Sensation at Algarve stadium
The Algarve stadium in Faro has been chosen as one of the host venues for Dutch music festival Sensation White.