Talking about the stars
This month, the Algarve History Association features Clive Jackson, who will be holding a talk on the Algarve’s night sky on November 15 in the Municipal Library of Tavira at
Families assaulted and robbed at home
by INÊS LOPES & PAULO SILVESTRE ines.lopes@theresidentgroup.com Two families of foreign residents and an elderly Portuguese man have been violently attacked and robbed at their Algarve homes, in separate incidents,
They all went to Iceland
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophiemccarrick@theresidentgroup.com Large crowds gathered for the opening of Iceland, in the Guia Retail Park on Wednesday, October 9. First in line was Mary High, a resident of
Gala dinner
A gala dinner for members of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce is taking place at Couleur France restaurant in Almancil on Thursday, November 24. There will be a drinks reception
Three French hens and other farmyard friends
Galeria Côrte-Real in Paderne is displaying handmade ceramics produced by two independent potteries, new to the gallery, this Christmas. Le Ceramique de Lussan is a family concern established more than
German tourists die in tour boat accident
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK & INÊS LOPES sophiemccarrick@theresidentgroup.com Two German tourists died in a boating accident in Lagos on Tuesday. Both female victims, in their 70s, died after tourist boat Sol
Walk in aid of children’s home
A walk for charity is taking place in the western Algarve on Sunday, November 20 from 11am. The Rotary Club of Silves is inviting everyone to join in the 8km
Growing up in a foreign country
by SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@theresidentgroup.com For many residents in the Algarve, “where are you from?” is a question asked on a regular basis. For adults, this question may not propose any
Health minister rules out changes to abortion law
Minister of Health Paulo Macedo has ruled out the possibility of changing the law on the Voluntary Termination of Pregnancies. Speaking at the American Club, the minister, who has come
Judo Club
Portimão Judo Club took part in a worldwide event, World Judo Day, on October 28. Designed to promote the sport and its values, the initiative took place to celebrate the