Drug investigation has successful end
Following a five-month investigation, police special branch in Faro arrested seven Portuguese men last week on suspicion of drug trafficking in the region. The criminal investigation squadron began raids on
Injured youths in motorbike race
A 17-year old boy was seriously injured and a girl, 15, sustained minor injuries when they were involved in a collision during an illegal motorbike race on Sunday night at
Love is in the air!
VALENTINE’S DAY is fast approaching and, in case you haven’t yet booked a restaurant or hotel to spend that special evening, The Resident’s Valentine’s Day guide might just keep you
Portimão confirmed as long-term venue for powerboat P1
PORTIMÃO WILL be the host city for the final round of the UIM Powerboat P1 World Championship for the next three years. The decision was announced on January 8, at
Praia da Manta Rota gets a facelift
MANTA ROTA beach in Vila Real do Santo António is the latest to receive a facelift as a result of the Plano de Ordenamento da Orla Costeira (POOC). POOC outlines
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Shop until you drop
A MAMMOTH discount sale featuring clothing, footwear and items for the home will be held at Silves Fissul Centre this weekend, January 27 and 28. Retailers from the borough will
The eyes have it
OF OUR five senses, eyesight provides 80 per cent of the information we receive. Since the human eye is one of our most highly developed organs it is important we
Vitorino quits in protest
THE FORMER president of Faro Câmara, José Vitorino, has given up his seat in the municipal assembly in protest against the way he has been treated. Vitorino, a social democrat,
Soares seeks second term
ISABEL SOARES, Câmara President of Silves, has announced that she will run for a second term, despite accusations that public funds have been mismanaged while she has been in charge.