São Brás blends modern and traditional this weekend
Visitors to São Brás de Alportel this weekend will have the chance to purchase a variety of goods at bargain prices during the second summer sales fair Stock Out 2012,
Embark on an unforgettable journey
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com Now officially open to the public, a 340 kilometre picturesque nature trail stretching from Sagres to Santiago do Cacém in the Alentejo, presents an opportunity for
‘My GNR’ project launched
GNR Faro District Command and Safe Communities Algarve announced the launch of ‘My GNR’, an online project that has been under development by the two organisations for the last four
Fado spectacle
Lovers of fado music will be treated to a spectacle of Fado Vadio on two evenings in Olhão. Fado Vadio is a distinct form of singing fado and is different
Aljezur GNR station – not fit for purpose
A formal complaint concerning the Aljezur GNR station, made to the câmara of Aljezur, details the appalling conditions in which officers are expected to work. The Association of Professional Guards
Back to school appeal
Silves based child protection charity, Castelo dos Sonhos, is appealing for backpack donations to ensure children in need are able to return back to school with equipment essential to learning.
Best ever GCSE results for the International School of the A
Despite the hue and cry in England and Wales over the alleged harsh marking of GCSE papers (particularly English), pupils at The International School of the Algarve in Lagoa have
Blues for restaurants and retails shops as summer ends
Tourism and business associations in the Algarve are concerned many establishments will close down at the end of this summer season. Despite a busy high season so far, with a
Jyske Bank celebrates 25 years on the Rock
October 9, 2012 marks 25 years of Jyske Bank in Gibraltar. Since 1987, the bank has continued the heritage of the oldest bank on the Rock. The last 25 years
Rundown GNR stations
The association representing GNR officers in Portugal has denounced the poor working and living conditions that some elements of the police force are faced with at some Algarve stations. Describing