Row aside, consumers need protection
AFTER READING the latest report concerning the property licensing furore in The Resident last week, John Perrins, a Briton from the Midlands, who arrived in the Algarve with his family
Father’s Day celebrations in Faro
IN ORDER to mark Father’s Day in Portugal (Sunday, March 19), Faro’s Municipal Theatre has organised two special events for fathers to enjoy some magical moments with their children. Rui
Islamic column uncovered in Tavira
AN ISLAMIC column has been uncovered during excavations carried out as part of the ongoing work to remodel the Praça da República in Tavira. The Instituto Português de Arqueologia (IPA),
Joana case reaches Supreme Court
LAWYERS FOR Leonor and João Cipriano, the sister and brother convicted of abusing, murdering and concealing the body of eight-year-old Joana, are appealing to the Supreme Court to absolve the
Man dies after shooting at well-known brothel near Lagoa
A MAN was shot recently after a disagreement took place at the well-known Solar dos Pinheiros brothel, located in Estrada das Sesmarias, near Lagoa. The 44-year-old victim, who had been
Portuguese Open to be played at end of March
THE ALGARVE Open de Portugal Caixa Geral de Depósitos is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with another tournament, this time at Le Meridien Penina Golf Resort in Portimão, from
Portuguese tourism brands in joint international campaign
FOR THE first time this year, the Instituto de Turismo de Portugal (ITP), which manages the Portugal Turismo brand, and the regional associations responsible for tourism in Lisbon, the Algarve
Prepare yourself for the World Cup!
CHRIS WHITMAN has lived in the Algarve for nearly five years. Based on his own experiences and those of friends and family, he noticed there was a need for reliable
Quinta da Calma Open Weekend
QUINTA DA Calma, the centre for integral yoga and holistic health, situated at São Lourenço, just outside Almancil, opens its doors for the weekend of Saturday, March 18 and Sunday,
Rotary on course at Vale da Pinta to aid Algarve Bombeiros
THE ROTARY Club of Silves is on track for a bumper fundraising year, as it gears up for its annual Jazz Spectacular. Rotary year ends in June and, by then,