Dark day for Algarve
By EMMA BERTENSHAW emma.bertenshaw@theresidentgroup.com Motorists will have to start paying toll charges to use the Algarve’s A22 motorway from Thursday next week (December 8). The decree-law enabling the tolls to
EN125 redevelopment works are three years behind schedule
Redevelopment works on the Algarve’s EN125 road should be finished by the second half of 2013, three years behind schedule. However, some of the works planned in the EN125 redevelopment
Lagos tree removal
Four trees in the historic centre of Lagos will be removed by the Câmara on December 12 for safety reasons. The trees are said to be in weak condition and
Madeleine search
Scotland Yard detectives have been flying to Spain over the past two weeks to investigate new developments as part of a review of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Detectives have
New campsite in Alcoutim area
Construction of a new campsite in Pereiro, near Alcoutim, has begun. The Parque de Merendas e Auto Caravanismo do Pereiro is located near the dam and includes a picnic area
New market
A new initiative by Lagos Municipal Library will see used books and collectables being sold at a new monthly market. The first will take place at the Antigos Paços do
Poets and pints
Members and guests of the Algarveans Theatre Group took time out on November 25 to celebrate 20 years of amateur theatre in the Algarve with a night themed Poets and
President seeks clarification on tolls decree
President of Portugal Cavaco Silva has questioned the government over the decree regulating the introduction of tolls on the remaining SCUT roads in Portugal, including the A22. As the Boliqueime-born
Prison sentence
Two men received prison sentences for burglary and the attempted murder of a British citizen in the Algarve. According to Correio da Manhã newspaper, the Spanish and Colombian defendants, in
Quinta do Lago group contests parking charges
Businesses and residents of Buganvília Plaza and Quinta Shopping have met with Loulé Mayor Seruca Emídio to discuss concerns caused by the newly enforced parking charges. The meeting at the