Pearl Jam – still alive in Europe
AFTER SIX years of waiting, Pearl Jam fans will finally get to see the band return to Portugal this September. With the release of their new self-titled album Pearl Jam,
Pest control in Spain
A new campaign has been launched in Catalonia to cut down on unruly behaviour from tourists. Visitors to the region, and in particular Barcelona, will find new by-laws in place,
Plan to pay for emissions is blocked by Germans
A British plan to make passengers pay for the environmental damage caused by their flights is being blocked by Lufthansa, Germany’s largest airline. Lufthansa has rejected proposals put forward by
Plenty of bite …
OK, SO Whitesnake may not exactly be one of the “in” bands to say you like these days, but for a die-hard fan like me, that’s not a problem. In
Portimão anglers lucky to be alive
A fishing trip turned sour last Tuesday for three unlucky men, when the boat they were on sank off the coast of Lagos. The trio, from Portimão, raised the alarm
Quinta do Lago on internet TV channel for millionaires
LUXURY ALGARVE resort, Quinta do Lago, has been selected as one of the locations for a new internet television channel dedicated exclusively to the world of luxury. The channel is
Quiz night raises funds for disabled riders
MUCH NEEDED funds for the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) were boosted recently, with a charity quiz night at the São Brás Inn. Some 30 plus quiz enthusiasts gathered
Radiotherapy unit finally opens
AFTER YEARS of dedicated work and considerable perseverance, the Associação Oncológica do Algarve (AOA) has announced that the long-awaited and much-needed radiotherapy unit in Faro will begin operating this month,
Scuba diving to become tourist attraction
IPIMAR, THE Portuguese institute of investigation of fishing activities and the sea, has announced its desire to promote scuba diving to Algarve tourists, in order to make the activity more
Security cameras replace traffic police on motorways
TRAFFIC POLICE will no longer make regular patrols along Portugal’s four main motorways, following the recent installation of a video surveillance centre by Brisa, the entity responsible for the management