Abortion debate gains momentum in the Algarve
WITH THE referendum on abortion only weeks away, the two opposing representative groups for the Algarve gathered in Faro to draw up strategies for the approaching campaign. The opposing movements
FOOTBALL FOCUS – ODD BALLS – ODD BALLS – ODD BALLS
Easy million BENFICA WON the pre-season Dubai Cup and over one million euros in prize money without actually scoring a goal during regular play. The Lisbon club overcame both Bayern
Here comes the bride!
ALGARVE NOIVOS, the three-day wedding fair held in Faro at the weekend, was a major success, with thousands of visitors descending on the ExpoFaro venue. Couples preparing for their big
HIV debate
A public debate will be held on January 31, from 5-8pm at the Auditório da Escola Superior de Saúde de Faro, to discuss the National Programme of Prevention and Control
Important decisions ahead
THE DEADLINE for submissions for The Resident’s Charity of the Year has passed. Three judges, a lawyer, a Resident reader and British Consul, Bill Henderson, will now sift through those
Loulé to spend more than double most câmaras this year
LOULÉ CÂMARA has announced that it will spend 135 million euros this year on various projects and infrastructure. Projects to improve the façade of the area and community resources were
Meeting takes a look at joint pain
A SEMINAR at a Carvoeiro hotel tomorrow (Saturday, January 20) will be taking a look at the effects of Arthrosis. Sufferers of this condition endure pain and lack of movement
Orquestra do Algarve makes historic visit
By CAROLINE CUNHA caroline@portugalresident.com ORQUESTRA DO Algarve made history last Wednesday evening by being the first orchestra ever to perform at the Assembleia da República (Parliament building) in Lisbon. MP
Patients discharged over lack of beds
Patients at São Brás de Alportel medical centre have been sent home because there were not enough beds. Patients protested because they were not given any notification that the centre
See the stunning transformation
FOLLOWING THE appeal in the December 1 edition of The Resident, CHANNEL 4’s Selling Houses Abroad television series was inundated with requests from home owners and estate agents wanting professional