Your complete guide to Euro 2004 part 1
GROUP A Following the shock defeat in the opening game against Greece, Portugal put themselves in with a chance of surviving the group stage by beating Russia 2-0 in a
What a shame!
To ensure that we bring you the best of the Euro 2004 action, The Resident is working together with the BBC news teams based in the region. With our local
Dreaming in Vilamoura
Vilamoura Marina was the place to be recently if you aspire to a life on the ocean waves. The marina’s eighth annual Boat Show featured powerboats and yachts to suit
Euro 2004 – The long and short of it
The tallest player competing in Euro 2004 is the Czech Republic’s Jan Koller at 2m, 2cm. England’s Darius Vassell, at 1m, 70cm, Ashley Cole and Paul Scholes, are among the
Dutch club opens up
There are many Dutch residents living and working in the Algarve. Dutch people pride themselves on being creative and dynamic when it comes to business. The Algarve’s Dutch population operates
The Russians are coming
Arrival: The Russian team touched down in Faro one week before their opening match against Spain last Saturday shrouded in secrecy. Surrounded by tight security, the players boarded the team
Euro 2004
France may be favourites with the fans, but players’ wives and girlfriends will have to make do without their heroes, as sex has been banned days in advance of any
Vibrant welcome for fans
An out of season Loulé Carnival took place recently, complete with samba dancers, bands and colourfully painted bodies, to greet football fans visiting the city for the Euro 2004 tournament.
Euro election analysis
Last week’s elections to the 732-seat European Parliament provided the first major test of the electorate’s views since 10 new countries joined the European Union on May 1. Voters in
Young performers in a class of their own
Drama students at the International School of the Algarve presented three very entertaining examination pieces to an invited audience of parents, teachers and students recently. Each group devised and developed