Algarve

Associations supporting the homeless in Portugal believe there are around 3,000 people currently living on the streets. The Social Security Institute (ISS) registered 2,133 homeless people in Portugal four years

Quinta dos Vales in Estombar will be hosting an ‘Open Door’ day on Sunday (March 18) from 1pm until 7pm. Musical entertainment and show cooking will be provided at the

Religious Easter celebrations start in Portimão on Sunday with a procession in the city centre from 4pm. In preparation for the Holy Week, a procession will see churchgoers from both

A spring conference entitled ‘Algarve Mediterranean Flora’ is taking place from March 23 to 25 at the Hapimag Albufeira Resort. The Portugal branch of the Mediterranean Garden Society is inviting

A series of talks organised by the British Consulate in Portimão is taking place on Wednesday, March 21 at the Hotel Vila Galé, Meia Praia, Lagos, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

Monchique Mayor is opposing a government proposal to close the town’s court. In a bid to cut costs, the Minister of Justice Paula Teixeira da Cruz announced that nearly 50

Casa Social Club based in Carvoeiro is holding its annual general meeting on Saturday, March 24, at Poço Partido Restaurant in Carvoeiro at 6.30pm. Those wishing to attend should contact

Porches Pottery will be holding its first Craft Fair of 2012 on Saturday, April 28 from 10am to 3pm. Located on the EN125 between Porches and Lagoa, the event will feature

Apolónia is holding a three-week celebration of all things German in its Almancil and Galé stores between March 15 and April 5. The Best of Germany event will feature a

A cultural afternoon in aid of people with Down’s Syndrome is being held at the Instituto Português da Juventude in Faro tomorrow (Saturday) from 3pm. The event, organised by Apatris