Economic downturn hits fire departments
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK – sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com With debts totalling more than €1 million, many Algarve Bombeiros associations are confronted with the threat of extinction or temporary closure until financial aid is
Spanish award for luxury resort
Vila Vita Parc near Porches has been named Best International Resort in the World by the Spanish edition of Conde Nast Traveler, sharing the award with The Residence in Zanzibar.
Stunning win for Olhanense in Braga
Following their 1-0 away win at Académica (Coimbra), manager Sérgio Conceição faced the daunting prospect of facing SC Braga at their intimidating AXA Stadium known as the Quarry. Olhanense were
Uniting harmonies in Lagoa
Lagoa is hosting the 14th Choir Week (Semana Coral de Lagoa) from May 6 to 13 in the council. Organised by Lagoa Câmara and Ideias do Levante, the cultural association
UNLUCKY LOSERS
Che Lagoense Olympic badminton hopefuls Pedro Martins and Telma Santos were unfortunate not to progress beyond the sport’s Portuguese Open quarter-final stages. The two top Algarve club stars narrowly lost
Estoril stars
Portugal’s only top class tennis tournament, the ATP World Tour 250 Estoril Open, got under way at the Jamor sports complex at the beginning of this week. The men’s draw
New heating solutions
Owners of M2M Blinds Denny and Jane Bird have recently undertaken a new business venture and are now providers of Sensiheat products. Following ever rising costs and IVA increases on
New real estate office in Alvor
Algarve Real Estate Centre, part of Casas do Barlavento Mediação Imobiliária Lda since 2008, has opened a new office in Alvor on April 30. With a team of local professionals,
PORTO CHAMPIONS
Benfica could only draw 2-2 at Rio Ave so it was Porto’s 2-0 win at Maritimo (Madeira) that ensured they will be crowned League Champions. It was at the other
President of Portugal praises Olhanense for its 100 years
Five hundred supporters, officials and players joined the Guest of Honour His Excellency Cavaco Silva at the Real Marina Hotel in Olhão last Saturday to celebrate 100 years of service