Up, up and away
High winds dominated the final leg of the recent trans-Portugal hot air balloon race from the Alentejo to Loulé. As competitors got closer to Loulé’s municipal stadium, the air pressure
Lagos Hospital enquiry launched – Two die after anaesthetics
Controversy is raging following the untimely death of two patients who were being treated in Lagos District Hospital. Both patients died before routine operations – Albufeira resident Albertina Fátima Estêvão,
Car thieves caught
A dramatic car chase in Armação de Pêra has led to the arrest of two youths aged 15 and 20, who are suspected of stealing several Fiat Uno cars. The
School rocks!
This year’s Faro Academic Week promises to be bigger and better than ever. Promoters have revealed that they expect an estimated 50,000 spectators to attend the live performances by some
Dolphin celebrates birthday
Sam the dolphin recently celebrated his 40th birthday at Zoomarine. The Thusiops-Truncatus dolphin is believed to be the second oldest in the world. “Although the life expectancy for dolphins is
Teenagers shopping surprise
Three German teenagers were recently arrested by the Faro PSP after they went on a shopping spree in Vila Real de Santo António using false 100 euro notes. According to
Environmentalists against plan
Environmental groups Almargem and the LPN have condemned plans for the proposed Quinta da Ombria development in Loulé. The new tourist complex, headed by Finnish entrepreneurs, would involve the construction
The Resident Exclusive
The BBC recently visited Portugal to film a series of interviews about how Portugal will cope with the huge number of fans expected to arrive for the Euro 2004 Football
Every little helps – part 2
In the second part of our look at how charity fundraisers are changing the lives of those in need in the region, The Resident journalist Nikki Hall meets a family
Young stars shine
The Carvoeiro Club de Ténis Cadet’s team (children 16 and under) came second in this year’s Regional Championship for team tennis. The young team beat eight other Algarve teams and