Radiotherapy Unit inauguration an anti-climax
DESPITE THE years of anticipation for the first Radiotherapy Unit to open in the Algarve, the inauguration in Faro last Thursday fell rather flat. It should have been a happy,
Barclays opens branch in Albufeira
BARCLAYS HAS recently opened its first branch in Albufeira, in Rua do Município. According to the firm, Barclays intends to reinforce its growing presence in the Algarve region, “by bringing
Readers’ Survey results
THE Readers’ Response Survey is something that the team at The Resident always look forward to, as it gives our readers a chance to voice their ideas and comments on
Centre for physical medicine opens in São Brás
CARMEN PIGNATELLI, the Portuguese Secretary of State for Health, recently signed a contract, allowing building to start on the Algarve’s first Centre of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in São Brás
Rotary Clubs organise blood donor day
BLOOD IS a precious commodity, and, here in the Algarve, there is never enough blood in store. Accidents, illnesses and surgery create a great demand throughout the country, so the
Council and scouts work together to prevent
VILA REAL de Santo António (VRSA) Câmara has recently established an agreement, worth 11,000 euros, with its local scout group, with the objective of creating a mobile security team for
Shoppers flock to new ALDI supermarkets
GERMAN SUPERMARKET giant, ALDI, opened no less than five stores in the Algarve and Alentejo regions last Thursday: in Alcantarilha (pictured), Tavira, Portimão, Odemira and Santiago de Cacém. The stores
CRICKET – Final over
ENGLAND’S ASHES winners, already trailing 3-0 to Sri Lanka in the NatWest One Day International series, failed to salvage any pride, slumping to their first ever 5-0 series whitewash. In
Sintra tries to prevent a bird flu epidemic in Portugal
sintra Câmara has recently launched an information campaign, intended to educate bird owners, and farmers, about the dangers of bird flu. Within the campaign is a survey, asking bird owners
Faro Airport targets Huelva market
A CAMPAIGN has been launched in the Spanish province of Huelva to highlight Faro Airport as a gateway to low cost travel for the people of Huelva. As part of