Bird eggs seized
A total of 150 illegally-held bird eggs were seized in Portugal last year, according to the Institute for Nature Conservation and Biodiversity (ICNB). The eggs, belonging to species such as
Breast cancer lunch
A charity lunch to raise funds for cancer care in Portugal is taking place at Hotel Palácio Estoril, Lisbon, on March 8 at 12.30pm. The event, organised by Associação Laço,
British consular staff visits civil protection authority
British Consul to the Algarve Clive Jewell and Vice Consul Angela Morado recently visited the National Civil Protection Authority (ANPC) at its Faro District Headquarters.
Collective exhibition
A group of independant artists living in Portugal will be exhibiting their works at the São Brás de Alportel Museum gallery from March 17 to May 5. Nine artists from
Consensus over territorial delimitation reached
Faro and Loulé Câmaras appear to have come to an agreement over territorial delimitation of their counties, a controversial issue that has been ongoing since 1836 and which has affected
Spring dance in aid of social institution
A group of foreign residents in Messines is looking to raise €4,500 to help the local Casa do Povo, where it is based. The Foreign Welcome Group, led by fundraising
Crematorium for Albufeira
Plans for the construction of a crematorium in Albufeira were approved by the Municipal Assembly on February 16. According to the project submitted by the Câmara, the crematorium will be
Support for local family
A charity lunch in aid of a young family who recently lost their business due to fire damage is being held tomorrow (Saturday), supported by the António Tá Certo restaurant,
Cross country
Sunday sees the 35th renewal of Albufeira’s Almond Blossom Run. One of the country’s oldest established international athletics races features the likes of Portuguese Olympians Dulce Felix and Ana Dias
Walkers test new monumental trees route
A group of walkers will be testing a new 4km route to admire Monchique’s monumental trees on Sunday. Participants will be guided by Stephen Hugman, from Associação Nossa Terra (Our

