Local man dies trying to save his dog
a man from Pedra Mourinha in Portimão died last week as he tried to save his dog from an oncoming train. Jorge Manuel Fernandes, 39, was on his way to
Mr and Mrs Claus arrive in Faro
THIS LITTLE couple from Crêche Girassol in Faro was among hundreds of children from nurseries and kindergartens in Faro who took part in a Mini Santa parade in downtown Faro
Poppy appeal raises 12,000 euros
The count of 150 Royal British Legion collecting tins is complete, with the Algarve raising over 12,000 euros for the Poppy Appeal. The Appeal Co-ordinator for the Algarve, Sandra Wilkinson,
Portuguese magazine wins European award
CULTURAL MAGAZINE Egoísta has scooped a bronze medal in the 20th Épica Awards, regarded as Europe’s Premier Creative Awards. Owned by Estoril Sol, the magazine won the award in the
PREMIERES – December 14 – Eragon
Directed by: Stefen Fangmeier Starring: Jeremy Irons, Edward Speleers, Djimon Hounsou and John Malkovich Genre: Action/Adventure In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy accidentally uncovers a dragon’s egg. The
PREMIERES – December 14 – The Holiday
Directed by: Nancy Meyers Starring: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black Genre: Romantic Comedy Two women troubled with men problems decide to swap their respective homes in
Public enjoys giant cake in Quarteira
FOLLOWING ON from the tradition of previous years, a giant Bolo Rei was displayed in Rua Vasco da Gama, Quarteira at the weekend and around 3,000 members of the public
Racers ready for rally
By NATASHA SMITH natasha@portugalresident.com The BUILD up to one of the world’s biggest events in all-terrain racing has begun. The Euromillions Lisbon-Dakar Rally 2007 begins on January 6 and Portuguese
Sagres could be one of the seven wonders of Portugal
The fortress at Sagres is a finalist in the competition to be considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. According to Hélder Martins, the president of the Região de
Swim for Shoes returns
THE SUCCESSFUL festive Swim for Shoes held in 2005 is being repeated this year, offering people the opportunity to take a dip in the Alantic Ocean and help raise money