Church is for all people everywhere
By: Margaret Brown margaret.brown@portugalresident.com ANY INSTITUTION comes in for criticism, senior executives make the decisions and the rest of us must work within those boundaries. So it is with the
Community service
VILA REAL de Santo António celebrated a special recognition for work that has been done to allow greater access for the disabled, elderly and pregnant women. Do you have a
Conservation plans
STUDIES TO evaluate the necessary steps to combat and repair the effects of coastal erosion along the Ria Formosa Natural Park will be ready by he summer. According to Environment
Convicted after eight years
A MAN has been convicted of killing his brother and wife, eight years after the crime took place. Rui Correia das Neves was sentenced in Albufeira court to 25 years
Digital shopping
DETAILS OF shops in Vila Real de Santo António are now available online, with contact details and locations displayed on a map. Searches can be made by category and there
Drug seizure
STATISTICS FROM drug trafficking officials at a press conference in Lisbon revealed that Faro seized the largest amount of cocaine in 2006, compared to any other region in Portugal. The
Flares and frogs
By: Margaret Brown margaret.brown@portugalresident.com AS A diversion for the geriatric remnant, holidaying down Lagos way during January, the câmara laid on a firework display from Meia Praia, which attracted quite
Golf event
The Quinta da Marinha Group has signed a contract with the PGA European Tour to host the Open de Portugal golf event for the next three years at Oitavos Golfe
Guaranteed TGV link vital for new airport
COMPANIES bidding for the right to build the new international airport at Ota must guarantee road and rail access. This condition was highlighted by Minister of Finance Fernando Teixeira dos