British army in Vilamoura
A rugby union match between the British Army (ARU) team and the Portugal National team is due to take place on March 28 at the Browns Sports and Leisure Club
Carvoeiro Easter fun
Eat, drink and be merry in Carvoeiro this Easter with two initiatives aimed at celebrating the food of the Algarve and the Easter period. Local business association Vozes Intensas, in conjunction with the Junta de
Hit and run results in death
Police are investigating a hit-and-run case which led to the death of a British male resident, whose body was found on the side of the road between Santa Bárbara de
Olympic shooting in the Algarve
By EMMA BERTENSHAW emma.bertenshaw@theresidentgroup.com Located in Vales de Pera near Silves, O Pinhal shooting range offers a number of activities for professionals, enthusiasts and tourists alike. Owner Rui Terra founded
Think globally, act locally
by SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@theresidentgroup.com When looking into the future of planet earth, it is hoped by all 14 members of the Glocal association in Faro that its longevity will be
HIV testing
Free HIV testing will be available at Continente shopping centre in Portimão on certain Saturdays until the end of the year. A mobile unit from the Centre for Prevention and
Orchids and fungi of the Algarve
A talk about the orchids and fungi of the Algarve is being held on Tuesday, March 13, at Convento de São José in Lagoa at 10.30am. Organised by three gardening
Top awards for easyJet in Lisbon
easyJet, Portugal’s second largest airline, has received two awards for its performance at Lisbon Airport in 2011. The airline was awarded the Passenger Growth Prize for increasing its passenger numbers
International competition
The 5th International Football and Athletics Tournament for the handicapped will take place in Albufeira next Saturday, March 17. Around 600 sportsmen and women including teams from Portugal and Holland
Pet friendly Câmara
Lagos municipal kennel is now an official animal collection shelter with pet-friendly policies in place. The alteration to its status was granted by the Ministry of Agriculture and means that