Mining project for Castro Marim and Alcoutim
MINING COULD begin in the Algarve boroughs of Castro Marim and Alcoutim and Alentejo borough of Mértola, if initial exploration reveals the presence of ores. The extraction activities would be
Old people’s home project for Pêra needs funds
EIGHT YEARS ago, Father Mário and a group of residents in the village of Pêra started out on the long road to create, fund and build an old people’s home
Portimão residents hit by water price hike
AS FROM April this year, the price of water will increase by around 17 per cent in the borough of Portimão, according to the new tariff already approved by the
Portuguese waiter murdered in London
BRITISH AUTHORITIES have discovered the bones of Portuguese waiter, Alexandre Marques, who disappeared on October 16 from his home in Notting Hill Gate, London. The evidence confirmed police suspicions that
ALGARVE BOWLING LEAGUE
AFTER 11 games, the league table shows three teams with a realistic chance of lifting the league title, each with three games to go. The Crusaders maintain their lead on
Public uproar over PM’s new secret service
FEARS THAT constitutional, civil and judicial liberties are being undermined were voiced last week following sensational revelations that a parallel secret service had been set up by the government, reports
Algarve resort is project of national interest
TOURIST RESORT VerdeLago, situated in Altura, Castro Marim, has been officially recognised as a Projecto de Potencial Interesse Nacional (PIN), a project of national interest, a distinction bestowed by the
Relax with good food and live music
RESORT DAS Rosas is set in a peaceful location, with stunning scenic views of Meia Praia. It opened in May 2005, after 10 months of extensive refurbishment, enabling the resort
american football
Clash of the titans AN ESTIMATED worldwide TV audience in excess of one billion viewers followed the climax of the American Football season, Superbowl XL, last Sunday night. Facing each
Sassetti, Laginha and Algarve Orchestra to perform in Lagoa
• Mário Laginha TOMORROW NIGHT (February 11) will see acclaimed pianists Bernardo Sassetti and Mário Laginha perform a concert in Lagoa, accompanied by the Orquestra do Algarve, directed by maestro