Island clean-up day

Municipal company Ambiolhão is organising a clean-up operation at Armona Island tomorrow (Saturday). The initiative, coordinated by the Foz do Êta Association and supported by public and private entities, aims

June 19, 2012by Portugal Resident

The great Atlantic on canvas

Exhibiting at Galeria Côrte-Real in Paderne, Michael Sole is a remarkable artist capturing vast expanses of the Atlantic Ocean in its monumental glory. His paintings evoke the mood and atmosphere

June 19, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Uruguayan Film crew in Algarve

Uruguayan television travel programme Los Viajes filmed an episode in the Algarve recently. The LatinoAmérica Televisíon crew was in the region looking for tourist attractions to feature in the programme.

June 19, 2012by Portugal Resident

July 13 results

Should hotel guests be charged a culture tax to fund the conservation of Portuguese heritage? Last week we asked readers if they thought guests in Portugal’s hotels should pay an

June 19, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Vehicle production

Vehicle production in Portugal declined 18% in June compared with June 2011, to a total 13,907 vehicles. 99% of all vehicle production here is for export, and the Volkswagen plant

June 19, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Nature conservation day

Loulé is marking National Day for Nature Conservation on July 30 with a guided visit to the Ria Formosa marshland for the students of Existir school. The initiative brings attention

June 19, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Creative exuberance

Sculpture exhibition Selection of Graces by Karl Heinz Stock is being inaugurated in the stunning setting of Sagres Fortress on August 3 at 6pm. The Graces exhibition, organised by the

June 19, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn