Lisbon’s “battle against AL ghettos” threatens economy of the country
So says a new petition that claims proposals to alter Alojamento Local legislation will hammer the country, transforming holiday villages and complexes – particularly those in the Algarve – into
“Homage to Komitas” world premiere performed by Trio Aeternus
Algarve History Association (AHA) presents the fourth concert in its 2017/18 series with an Armenian accent. Trio Aeternus will perform the world premiere of the “Homage to Komitas” by Ardashes
Anantara Vilamoura among winners of Condé Nast Johansens Awards
The Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort – previously known as Tivoli Victoria – is one of the winners of the Condé Nast Johansens Awards, just six months after its grand reopening.
Valverde Anniversary Pairs
On Sunday, October 29, Valverde Bowls Club Almancil held its Anniversary Pairs Competition. Twenty pairs took part and the weather stayed fine and sunny. The final result was close. Margaret
Eyewear specialists Optimax receive coveted ‘PME’ status
Eyewear specialists Optimax have received the coveted ‘PME Líder’ status, which aims to distinguish small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) for their positive performances. “We feel very proud for having received
Algarve has six new bowls umpires
A sunny Monday, October 23 greeted two English Bowls Umpires Association training personnel. Vic Perry and Vernon Findell had arrived in the Algarve to assess bowling candidates who had already
Dutch organist Ton Koopman returns to Faro
Dutch organist Ton Koopman will perform this Saturday (November 11) at Faro’s cathedral at 9.30pm. The Grammy-nominated musician will be performing a solo show almost 25 years after his last
Suspected Alvor acid attack ‘hit man’ “tracked to Ugandan jail”
An exclusive today in UK tabloid the Daily Mail suggests police have finally got a name for the acid attack ‘hit man’ allegedly contracted to maim British holiday rep Ellie
Rottweiler back with delighted owner after “bad press” labels him aggressive
Alpha, a one-year old Rottweiler, is back with his delighted owner after a rush of news stories on Monday labelled him aggressive, without giving the context of his so-called attack.
Eels “off the menu” as Portugal’s fishing quotas approach crunch point
Anyone who likes eatings eels will be disappointed to hear that these rarified delicacies are almost certainly going to be “off the menu” in Portugal when Brussels settles next year’s










