Bullfighting debated

A petition calling for the end of bullfighting in Portugal has been presented in Parliament by Portugal’s left-wing party Bloco de Esquerda, the only political group in favour of abolishing

January 22, 2012by Portugal Resident

Car industry crisis

Car sales in Portugal are expected to drop by a “dramatic” 18.5% on last year, according to Portugal’s Automobile Association (ACAP). Sales in January this year fell  47.4% in comparison with

January 22, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

A football feast

The Algarve Cup is a global invitation tournament for national teams in women’s football. Held annually in the Algarve since 1994, it is one of the most prestigious women’s football

January 22, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

A game of two halves

Portimão’s latest attempt to climb out of the Liga Orangina league table basement enjoyed a positive start in Lisbon last Sunday afternoon. Manager Lazaro Oliveira’s team dominated Belenenses during the

January 22, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Albufeira in best beach list

Albufeira was among the top 25 beach destinations in Europe, according to a list published on the Trip Advisor website. The Algarve’s holiday hotspot came 14 in the Top 25

January 22, 2012by Portugal Resident

Algarve bowls

Amigos had a great win against Cats, beating them 7-1 at Alvor and opening up the chase for second place in the League. Cats are now on 76 points and

January 22, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Quiz for the animals

The first Quiz for the Animals event of the year was held at Quinta das Oliveiras in Poço Barreto by the Cupid Group on February 4. A total of €715

January 17, 2012by Portugal Resident