Algarve Archaeological Association tribute to Volker Huber
It is with great sadness that we record the death in May of Volker Huber. Many of our members will have counted him amongst their friends, or known him by
Algarve beaches fly fewer blue flags
Fewer beaches in the Algarve – four less in total – have been awarded European Blue Flags than last year. Nevertheless, the region continues to be the most awarded in
Algarve steel works branch out
Algarve Steelworks, founded in 1997 by Stephen Clarke has opened Algarve SteelBuild, the agency for Termo Steel in the Algarve. Based in Boliqueime, the company has completed hundreds of projects
Artists forge cultural links
Two British artists, exhibiting their work at the Fortaleza de Sagres until June 27, are helping to forge important cultural links with southern Portugal, which will enable promising art students
European health card launch
A new Europe-wide health card is set to launch next month. The Cartão Europeu de Seguro de Doença, the new European Security From Illness card (CESD), should be available to
First fire blazes in Aljezur
In all, 57 firefighters, supported by 15 vehicles, were drafted in to fight the flames when the Algarve’s first forest fire of the year broke out in scrubland in Bordeira,
GNR could substitute SEF
Officers from the fiscal brigade of the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR) may substitute for striking border control (SEF) staff during the forthcoming Euro 2004 football tournament that begins on June
Grand Champions – McEnroe Out – Courier In
Fellow countryman, Jim Courier, will replace John McEnroe at this year’s Vale do Lobo Grand Champions tennis tournament. The line-up for this year’s competition, played out between August 3 and
Hauliers say it’s their choice
The Resident columnist and MEP, Phillip Bushill-Matthews, spoke recently at the annual UK Road Haulage Association spring convention, held at the Hotel Almansor in Carvoeiro. ‘Directives: Red Tape or Green
Jaywalkers Fined
Police officers mounted an anti-jaywalking operation at the Algarve Forum shopping centre in Faro recently and fined various shoppers for crossing at inappropriate areas. A total of 11 people were