Public transport prices to go up again in February
The Government is preparing to raise the cost of monthly metro and bus passes next month. At the same time, it is to slash the frequency and number of services
Algarve gardens are theme of talk
A talk on Algarve Gardens by gardening expert Rosie Peddle is being held at the Municipal Library in Tavira on Monday, January 30 at 6pm. Rosie Peddle will be talking
Algarve is best value golf destination in Europe
by EMMA BERTENSHAW emma.bertenshaw@theresidentgroup.com UK golfing magazine Today’s Golfer (TG) named the Algarve as its readers’ number one European choice for best value in golfing locations. This is the first
Black economy in Portugal worth 25% of GDP
Portugal’s “parallel” economy has never been so large, representing 25% of the country’s GDP. Increases in VAT and the unemployment rate may explain, to a large extent, why more and
Blazing saddles
The Tavira cycling team presented its new sponsor alongside three important reinforcements last weekend. Now known as Carmin-Prio-Tavira, Portugal’s oldest club will see Alejandre Marque, Amaro Antunes and Loulé’s Valter
Bowls club vandalised
Criminals cut through sections of the surface Vila da Luz Bowls Club was targeted by vandals who destroyed large sections of the artificial playing area during the night of Thursday,
Calls for airport project to go ahead
by CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com An organisation of engineers has called on the Government to push forward with plans to build Lisbon’s new international airport. Carlos Matias Ramos of The Beadle
Christmas in Portimão
Visitors to Portimão this month will be able to enjoy a vast programme of seasonal events. Concerts Tomorrow (Saturday), three Christmas concerts are being held. Quarteto do Barlavento will be
Give a needy child a gift this Christmas
Presents are being collected under the ‘Tree of Love’ in the Galeria Arte Algarve at Lagoa Adega (winery) in aid of the Bom Samaritano children’s home in Alvor. A tree
Saint Andrew’s Society ball success
Members of the Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve held their annual Saint Andrew’s Ball at Le Meridien Hotel Penina last month. Guests were greeted by piper Malcolm MacGillivray and