Cross-border deal
Cross-border cooperation between Portugal and Spain has been boosted with the creation of an organisation to strengthen business and tourist links in the Algarve, Alentejo and Andalucia regions. Representatives of
Mad Hatters raise money for Poppy Appeal
More than €200 was raised at a ‘curry and quiz’ night at Mad Hatters Riverside Bar in Tavira last week. “We have always supported the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal,”
The importance of a positive attitude
Integrating in Algarve: international business people As part of a series on integration in the Algarve we are looking at the different ways in which foreign residents adapt and cope
Angels supporting Bombeiros
Specialist firefighting equipment was recently donated to São Brás de Alportel Bombeiros by The Angels Theatre Group. Following the group’s successful Variety on Stage concert in June, more than €5,000
Cup delight
New Portimonense coach Carlos Mozer celebrated his first success when his team emerged victorious in Aveiro. Following the narrow 1-0 first leg home win over top division Feirense, the return
Madeira negotiating multi-million euro bailout with Portugal
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com The president of the Regional Government of Madeira, Alberto João Jardim, negotiated a multi-million euro bailout this week with the mainland government. The money is to
The Smashing Pumpkins to perform in Lisbon
American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, led by the charismatic front man Billy Corgan, will be performing on December 8 at Campo Pequeno in Lisbon. Disavowing the punk rock
Authorities prepare to implement video surveillance in Faro
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@theresidentgroup.com Video surveillance for monitoring road traffic going in and out of Faro has started, following an agreement between the Câmara and the PSP police on November
Cut backs on winter flights
By Sophie McCarrick sophiemccarrick@theresidentgroup.com Across the board flight cutbacks have drastically affected Ryanair’s services to and from Faro airport this winter, with the low-cost airline having grounded 80 of its
Mobility in the home seminar
A seminar on Mobility in the Home is being presented by mobility specialists Sulcare on December 2 at Quinta do Morgado in Tavira from 10am. The hour-long event, which has