First warship to be sunk in August

By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com August will see the sinking of the first of four Portuguese Navy ships off the Portimão coast, where an underwater museum will be created, announced the

June 5, 2012by Portugal Resident

PSP summer safety programme

PSP police reinforcements for the Algarve will be stepped up as from this month, with more than 300 officers, twice as many as last year, being deployed to the region.

June 5, 2012by Portugal Resident

Save the date

Following the success of last year’s picnic in aid of the Refúgio dos Burros (Donkey Sanctuary) in Estômbar, a “Come Picnic with Us” event will be held again on August

June 5, 2012by Portugal Resident

Adoption fair

A pet adoption fair is being held for the first time in Lagos this Sunday (July 8) at the Mercado do Levante, next to the bus terminal station. With the

June 5, 2012by Portugal Resident

Alcoutim concerts

Alcoutim’s Praça da República is the stage for a number of musical acts taking place during July and August. Each Wednesday from 10am, the Praça will see performances by a

June 5, 2012by Portugal Resident

Bombeiros benefit

Lagoa’s voluntary firefighters are to benefit from the €2,620 raised during the Midsummer Cocktail Variety Show held on June 20 in the city’s auditorium. The majority of the funds (€2,000)

June 5, 2012by Portugal Resident