Facelift for Continente Portimão cost €3.5 million
Sonae Sierra, international shopping centre specialists, have invested €3.5 million in renovation works at Continente Portimão shopping centre by the V6 Avenue to Praia da Rocha. The new look centre,
PORTUGAL UNDER 21s DEFEAT GROUP LEADERS
Portugal recorded a priceless win over Group Six leaders Russia. The only goal of the game came with 17 minutes left on the clock, from the squad’s man in form
Where your health comes first
Serving the local community and many visiting holidaymakers, the Dr. K. Vieira Medical Centre is a clinic located in the heart of Carvoeiro. With more than 30 years of experience
Filling the gap
An announcement from BMI baby airline owners IAG last month confirmed that the entire fleet will be grounded from September following a long term financial struggle. In addition, selected routes
Positive developments in residents’ quarry war
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com A group of residents who have been fighting an “endless battle” against the construction and development of quarries in the areas of Faro, Tavira and São
First live breakfast show
For the first time, Kiss FM Algarve radio station broadcasted its daily breakfast show live on June 4 at the Breeze complex located at Praça Vale do Lobo. Commentator Si
Pupils capture the moment
Art GCSE pupils at the International School São Lourenço (ISSL) in Almancil have now completed their Photography Studio Lighting Workshop. Taught by photographer Helena Barnard, students were able to develop
Football chiefs meet in Villamoura
Representatives of the 72 English Football League clubs (Championship plus Divisions 1 & 2) held their Annual General Meeting in Vilamoura last weekend. The main topic of discussion was the
Pyjamas for children
Silves based Castelo de Sonhos charity received a donation of 24 boxes full of children’s pyjamas from British supermarket ASDA. Organised by Algarve resident Roger Cooper, who liaised with ASDA
Garden party in Lisbon
More than 500 guests from all regions of Portugal attended a Garden Party hosted by the British Ambassador Jill Gallard at the Ambassador’s Residence in Lisbon on Tuesday in honour