Man killed in Lagoa
A man was killed as he stood in the middle of the EN125 road in Lagoa at around 4.30am recently. According to the driver, when he saw a man sitting
Marina links with hotel
Portimão Marina and the Espírito Santo hotel group are negotiating a commercial agreement that they hope will help to conquer new foreign markets. Both Manuel Espírito Santo, the head of
Mile High Strike
Barringtons is hosting a wine tasting and dinner on Friday, January 30, featuring wines supplied by one of the Algarve’s wine companies, WineMine, and selected by expert wine consultant Paulo
More travel
According to Víctor Filipe, president of the Portuguese Tourism and Travel Agencies Association (APAVT), more Portuguese people are travelling outside the eurozone, preferring destinations that give them more value for
Murder in Messines
A 76-year-old man was found shot dead in his home in Messines by two of his friends recently. A spokesman for Messines GNR initially stated that the victim, Francisco Martins
New Câmara building
Lagoa Câmara workers recently celebrated the 231st anniversary of the authority’s existence and the opening of a new headquarters in the town. Secretary of State for Administration, Dr Miguel Relvas,
Portugal safe for children
According to a study recently conducted by a North American organisation, Popular Connection, Portugal is currently in the top ten countries for children to live in. This is excellent news
Queen Mary 2 arrives
The biggest steamship in the world, the Queen Mary 2, arriving in Madeira recently. But despite the celebrations, the regional authorities were on high alert and were briefed to heighten
Radar for Islands
Defence Minister Paulo Portas (left) has revealed that he is set to save 18 million euros on the installation of a radar system in Madeira. The money saved will be
Rapist at large
Both Portimão GNR and Polícia Judiciária were recently contacted by a concerned German mother who reported that her 13-year-old daughter had allegedly been raped in the Carvoeiro area. According to