Construction show open
The fourth Algarve Construction Exhibition opened its doors to the public at Parque das Feiras e Exposições in Portimão yesterday. According to the organisers, the fair is now one of
Correspondence – letter nº 6
From memory, I have written about five letters to The Resident over the years, only one of which was printed. No complaint there – Editor’s privilege and all that, but
Costly new laws
Dolphins are to be protected by new European Union regulations that will enforce strict new codes of practice for fishermen. It is estimated that around 170 Portuguese fishing boats will
Countdown to EURO 2004 – 71 Days to Go!
FOCUS: Bulgaria (Group C) The Eastern European Balkan country has little to show in terms of footballing achievement, apart from its ‘Golden Era’ in the 1990s, when the combined talents
Dangerous dam delay
More than 50 houses near the Odelouca riverbanks could be damaged if the half-completed dam proves unable to withstand a rise in the water level. This is the conclusion of
Douro dreaming
First of all, I want to say “thank you” to those of you who have sent me details of your experiences with Sapo and their modem scam. This is clearly
EU security shake up
European Union leaders meeting at the EU Summit in Brussels have sought a united stance on the issue of security, appointing a Tsar to oversee co-ordination of the fight against
Every little helps
Local charities are constantly raising money for those who need it. From quiz nights in bars to health and beauty events – every little helps. Here is a round up
Free PT calls
Portugal Telecom (PT) is offering free local, regional and national phone calls every Sunday until June 13. A PT spokesperson revealed that the decision was the result of a settlement
Fundraising fair
The Barlavento English School will be holding a Spring Fair fundraising event on Saturday May 8. The event is being organised by parents from the school who hope to raise