Jewish celebrations
Lisbon’s Jewish community has been commemorating the first centenary of the inauguration of ‘Shaare Tikva’ synagogue. On September 7, celebrations opened with an exhibition entitled Books and Documents of the
Turtle comes home
After a long voyage, Bartolomeu, the 27kg Caretta Caretta turtle, caught off the coast of the Azores Islands, has returned home. His adventure began when he was caught in a
Art on display
Barringtons art exhibitions always aim to offer diverse displays of art and September’s exhibition is no different. Caroline Bell is by far one of the most established and well known
Jewish dinner to celebrate new year
Members of the Jewish Community of the Algarve will be celebrating the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah 5765, on September 15 with a buffet dinner in Portimão. Organiser Ralf Pinto
Wild horses
Champion jockey Kieren Fallon was arrested last week in connection with an investigation into a race-fixing scandal. He claimed that he was “treated like a terrorist and kept in custody
Boavista retains inter-club trophy
Four teams entered for the third Western Algarve Inter-Club Trophy this year, including the Carvoeiro Golf and Country Club, so the competition was reduced to 16 players per team to
Lagos armed robbery
Two armed men robbed a bureau de change in the centre of Lagos on Monday, escaping with more than 40,000 euros. Both men were believed to be Brazilian and aged
X-rays cause havoc
Last weekend, hundreds of passengers were forced to stand for hours at baggage control in Faro airport before boarding their flights. Apparently, the source of the delays was the new
Building projects approved
A major building package has been unveiled which aims to improve various sites throughout the Greater Lisbon area. Under the scheme, the Commission of Co-ordination and Regional Development of Lisbon
Lisbon toasts us!
Around 150 guests turned up to help us celebrate the launch of The Resident Greater Lisbon Edition last week. As the wine flowed, the capital’s movers and shakers agreed that