Beach action
As part of its ‘Clean-up Algarvean Beaches’ project, the Algarve Tourist Board (RTA) has delivered three beach-cleaning machines, three tractors, a truck, a pick-up and 240 recycling bins to Loulé
Blue flags flying
A European Blue Flag-raising ceremony took place recently in Faro. And Câmara officials are delighted that the number of beaches to be awarded a Blue Flag, the symbol of environmental
Celebrating football
A Portuguese football victory and the contagious music of Brazilian band EVE were the main ingredients of the party in Quarteira recently. Music and football fans flocked to the Praça
Celebrating in São Brás
São Brás de Alportel celebrated 90 years as a concelho recently, and the occasion was marked by festivities. Celebrations started in the morning in the Salão Nobre of the Municipal
Chat room fears
Recent research has ranked Portugal at number 14 in the world in terms of the amount of people accessing websites with paedophilic content. The Italian study also revealed that children
Conquistadores! Portugal head for the final!
In a match that had been eagerly anticipated by the host nation since the dramatic last-gasp win against England, Wednesday night’s showdown had all the ingredients for a classic. The
Culture capital confirmed
Prime Minister Durão Barroso has officially confirmed that Faro will be the cultural capital of Portugal in 2005. The city’s blossoming in the last two years and the region’s rich
Cycling marathon a success
A team of cyclists riding across Portugal to raise money for cystic fibrosis have successfully completed their marathon 500 mile race, which included a visit to each of the Euro
Drowning danger
As we are all aware, we live by the sea and the beach environment is an integral part of our Portugal life. Is there any doubt in your mind that
Drunk and dangerous
Officers from the Faro Judicial Police and the GNR recently identified and arrested a 24-year-old Englishman, who has been charged with arson. The man is accused of setting light to