Almancil raises awareness for good dietary practise
HEALTHY EATING is the topic of a special awareness day being organised by the Associação Social e Cultural de Almancil, in conjunction with Loulé Centro de Saúde (Health Centre) on
Nightclub drug dealers arrested in Algarve
THREE MEN, aged between 20 and 40, have been arrested following seven raids on private houses located in Olhão and Faro, suspected of drug dealing in bars and nightclubs across
Aquashow to open largest water-coaster in Europe
AQUASHOW FAMILY waterpark, located in Quarteira, has just unveiled its plans to open a major new attraction this summer – the largest water-coaster in Europe. Only three others currently exist
Over 20,000 attend construction and house décor fair
MORE THAN 20,000 people made their way to Portimão earlier this month to visit Algarve Construção and Artcasa, a joint event showcasing construction firms, furnishings and accessories for the home.
Atmospheric Algarve
A VIBRANT selection of contemporary figurative paintings in a variety of media, including watercolour, pastel and acrylic, by Jill Parkinson will be on display at the Lagos Slave Market from
Pirate material seized at Quarteira market
FOLLOWING A surprise inspection carried out by the GNR and the Inspecção-Geral das Actividades Culturais, the general inspectorate for cultural activities, at Quarteira market, 3,156 pirate DVDs, CDs and games
Black weekend on Algarve’s roads
CARVOEIRO: Motorcyclist kills pedestrian on zebra crossing A MOTORCYCLIST, travelling at high speed through the village of Carvoeiro last Saturday night, failed to stop at a zebra crossing on Estrada
Ray Charles musical in Faro
A MUSICAL, entitled Ray Charles Special – One Night of Soul, will be performed by a group of American artists at the Fundação Pedro Ruivo Auditorium in Faro, on April
Blood donors wanted in Albufeira
ANYONE INTERESTED in donating blood is invited to attend a blood drive taking place at the Hotel Paraíso in Albufeira on April 22, between 9.30am and 1pm. The initiative is
Santa Maria Hospital launches electronic appointments
LISBON’S SANTA Maria Hospital recently launched an electronic hospital appointment system, which means that doctors at health centres can now book appointments at the hospital via computer, and patients can

