Unemployment fell 7.3 per cent
UNEMPLOYMENT FELL by 7.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2006, according to statistics released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The Minister for the Presidency, Pedro Silva Pereira,
Harvest Festival occasion to say ‘thank you’ to Portuguese
HARVEST FESTIVAL is one of the happiest occasions within the Church year, when we give thanks to God with traditional hymns, flowers and offerings. In the St. Luke’s congregation of
Urban fire suits for São Brás Bombeiros
The Friends of São Brás have presented four urban fire suits to the local Bombeiros, at a total cost of 2,800 euros. The money for the suits was raised through
Murder riddle in Algarve waters
A CAPSIZED trimaran, named the Intermezzo, was sighted off the coast of Sagres last Thursday morning (August 17), resulting in a large scale search and rescue by Portuguese emergency services.
Natural therapy for your body and soul
INTRODUCING Jasbah, the city spa where health and wellbeing are naturally treated. Offering a range of natural therapy, massages and programmes, Jasbah is perfect for anyone looking to improve their
Over 1,000 euros stolen from Albufeira bank
The Banif Bank branch in Santa Eulália, Albufeira, was the target of a recent bank robbery. An armed robber entered the bank, threatened staff and proceeded to go behind the
Over 50s International Friends – (The IF Club)
• Every Friday evening at Hotel Oura Praia, Albufeira, from 9.30pm, get a few folk together to enjoy an evening of country music and Sixties hits, with Black Stetson (club
Add a backpack to your shopping list
THE FIRST annual Backpack Drive for Schoolchildren in Need started off well and appeal organisers, David and Celia Mossman, are delighted with the response. However, many more backpacks are still needed. The initiative aims
President extols success of Fatacil
PORTUGAL’S PRESIDENT, Cavaco Silva, opened the 27th edition of the annual FATACIL event in Lagoa last Friday (August 18), and extolled the successful development of the fair over recent years.
Annual Beach Tennis tournament returns to Portimão
For all those tennis aficionados out there, one competition you cannot afford to miss this summer is the III SEAT Open de Portugal Beach Tennis, which will be held today