Swap Market returns

Following the success of the July event, the ‘Mercado Solidário’ is returning to Albufeira on October 28. At this special market, held at the Caliços municipal market, visitors can swap

September 18, 2012by Portugal Resident

Fire-fighting ladder needs repairing

Portimão Bombeiros are trying to raise €25,000 to repair and put into proper working order the automatic ‘staircase’ ladder used for fighting fire and rescue operations in high-rise buildings. The

September 18, 2012by Portugal Resident

French cinema festival in Faro

Teatro das Figuras in Faro is staging the 13th French Cinema Festival until Sunday. Tonight (Friday) lovers of French movies can watch Parlez-Moi de Vous, a comedy-drama by Pierre Pinaud,

September 18, 2012by Portugal Resident

Government breaks silence over Salgados

By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com Calls by thousands of people from around the world for government intervention in the Salgados Saga have finally been heard. Assessment of the impact a large

September 18, 2012by Portugal Resident

Jazz at the museum this Sunday

The Jazz Club at São Brás Museum will feature the Miguel Martins Kaleidoscope band this Sunday from 5pm. Miguel Martins (guitar), Carlos Barreto (bass) and Marcelo Araújo (drums) will present

September 18, 2012by Portugal Resident

Almancil bypass is ‘fundamental’

The announcement by national road authority Estradas de Portugal that the Almancil-Troto bypass would still be going ahead, following renegotiations with the concessionaire, was well received by the PSD/Loulé party.

September 18, 2012by Portugal Resident

Cancer prevention in the Algarve

The Algarve Oncology Association’s 12th Mamamaratona run that took place last Sunday along the Portimão riverside has raised €18,000 for people suffering from cancer in the Algarve. On the day,

September 18, 2012by Portugal Resident