Volcanic ash disrupts flights again
Flights in northern Europe have once again been cancelled following a volcanic ash cloud. The Grimsvotn volcano in Iceland erupted on Saturday, May 21, and the resulting ash cloud extended
Waterfront works close to completion
Improvement works on Alvor’s waterfront between Prainha and the estuary, including a wooden walkway 2.8km long, are close to completion. ARH, the Algarve’s water authority, and Portimão Câmara are responsible
Boost for transport and parking in Faro
Faro Municipality has approved a series of measures that will create new bus routes and more parking areas in the city. A spokesman from Faro Câmara told the Algarve Resident:
Yoga for charity
More than €2,300 was raised for local and international charities after participants in a charity yoga event completed 108 sun salutations. Yoga practitioners joined Luisa McKay of Lulushanti Yoga in
Bowls Algarve Summer League – May 19
Round two was played at PDF and the Kestrels continue their good start to the new league season with a 40-30 victory over the Alvor Larks, Kestrels taking the full
Internet revelations are “deeply hurtful” say the McCanns
by DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com Kate and Gerry McCann have issued a scathing response to the WikiLeaks claims that the British Ambassador confided that the British police had “helped develop” evidence
Forest fire protection plan begins in Algarve
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com The first of two helicopters that will be part of the ongoing fire fighting plan for the region is now operating from Monchique. It will remain
HANDBALL IN TAVIRA
Tavira’s municipal pavilion is the venue for the final phase of the Portuguese mens handball cup this weekend. Tomorrow’s (Saturday’s) televised 3pm Porto v Benfica semi-final is followed by Belenense
IKEA project moves ahead
Work to build the IKEA complex at Caliços in Loulé near the junction of Loulé-Sul and the A22 is progressing well, despite fears that the project could be in jeopardy.
International at Algarve Stadium
Portugal entertain Luxembourg in a friendly at the Algarve Stadium on Wednesday, August 10. This will be an opportunity to salute Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the European Golden Boot