Rising burglaries lead to police recommendations for a safe
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com A total of 8,520 crimes of burglary were recorded by the GNR in the first half of the year in Portugal. This figure represents a 14%
Finnish punk pop comes to the Algarve
Finnish punk pop band The Blush will be holding three gigs in the Algarve in August and September. Three of the four members of the band will be flying to
Rotary Club supports food bank
Members and friends of Rotary Club Estoi Palace International visited the Banco Alimentar Contra A Fome (Food Bank) in Faro recently to view the portable digital scales donated by the
Five-star hotels see upward trend
Algarve’s overall occupancy level during July was 78.5%, down slightly in comparison to the same month in 2011 (78.7%), according to data accumulated by AHETA, the region’s hotels and tourist
Route of Discoveries launched
Tourism and cultural entities in the Algarve and Andalucia (Spain) have joined forces to develop a project that aims to raise awareness about the heritage left behind by the sea
Folkfaro, a unique cultural experience
The 10th Folkfaro music and dance festival, which will take place from August 18 until 26, will bring together musical culture from around the world, creating a truly unique experience.
Solving all your drain problems
A blocked drain in the Algarve is an all too common problem. However, the Drain King is on hand to solve all problems, quickly, professionally and effectively. Andy Dunn, the
Golf for firefighters!
The Pestana Vale da Pinta course will be the venue for the seventh Progarve-Bombeiros de Lagoa Golf Tournament on September 2. The competition in aid of the local fire service
São Mamede in São Lourenço
A collective art exhibition entitled ‘Galeria São Mamede in São Lourenço’ is currently running at the São Lourenço Cultural Centre in Almancil until August 31. Artists showing their work include
Guadiana drug haul
More than 1.5 tonnes of hashish was seized by the authorities aboard a boat on the Guadiana River on July 27 during a joint operation by the Polícia Judiciária South