Portimonense gearing up for coming season
“We are ready for the season to begin,” Portimonense manager Vítor Oliveira told journalists after the conclusion of last weekend’s four-way summer tournament held in Varzim. “I have my starting
Fund raiser for defibrillator
The Strings & Things Showband played shows with The Salvation Army Brass Band at Christmas last year to raise funds for a defibrillator desperately needed for the Bombeiros’ ambulance in
Kennels need €50 million to adapt to “no-kill” law
Portugal’s new government forestry boss Miguel Freitas says national kennels need around €50 million to bring them into line with a law that came into effect last year (September 2016)
The vagus nerve: harnessing the gut-brain connection
Before reading this article, close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths. Feel a little calmer? You’ve just tapped into your vagus nerve. The vagus or ‘wandering’ nerve
Faro Airport inaugurates new €32.8 million terminal building
Faro Airport’s new terminal building was inaugurated today (July 17) after undergoing €32.8 million of renovations to make it “bigger and better”, said airport bosses. The ceremony was attended by
Help needy children with back-to-school supplies
Children’s charity ACCA has started its annual drive to ensure that youngsters across the Algarve can start the new school year with confidence and with the basic essentials to help
‘Take a moment’ closing party
The Algarve Artists Network (AAN) is holding a ‘Finissage Party’ on Friday, July 28 from 6pm to close the ‘Take a Moment’ exhibition. At the closing party, each exhibitor will
About bowls….
Lawn bowling is a game of skill and finesse. It takes time and practice to perfect the skill, and both physical and mental agility is needed to play it well.
Tigers and Eagles do battle!
On Saturday evening, reigning Primeira Liga champions Benfica will entertain Hull City at the Algarve Stadium, Faro, as both teams prepare for a tough season ahead. Benfica have sold keeper
Armacenenses aim to secure safety
Armação de Pêra outfit CF Armacenenses has no illusions about the coming season in the Championship Prio under new coach Ivo Soares (ex-Louletano). After coming so close to relegation last