ATM stolen at Quinta do Lago
An ATM was ripped from a wall outside Banco Espírito Santo (BES) at Quinta do Lago, Almancil, on April 22 at around 3am. Thieves used a stolen digger to remove
Conditions at Quarteira market to be improved
Work is planned to improve conditions during times of heavy rainfall at the weekly market in Quarteira, which has been held on Wednesdays at Fonte Santa since January 2010. On
From Lagos to Cape Verde
A group of British sailors completed a 3,500 nautical mile round trip from Lagos to Cape Verde, leaving on March 22 and returning on April 16. But this was no
New Civil Governor
Isilda Gomes has resigned as Algarve Civil Governor to join the Socialist PS party listing in the forthcoming General Election in Portugal. She told the Algarve Resident: “I am on
Photo competition
Capture the beauty of the beaches of Albufeira and be in with a chance of winning a one-night stay for two people in the county courtesy of Albufeira Câmara. Keen
Planning strategy against forest fires
A total of €3.8 million is being invested this year in the fight against summer fires. The Secretary of State for Forestry and Rural Development, Rui Pedro Barreiro, met with
Portugal’s role during World War 2
Britain and Portugal boast the oldest alliance in the world after the two countries signed the Treaty of Windsor in 1386 which remains in force today. During two lectures on
Quiz night
A charity quiz night in aid of underprivileged children will be held at the Holiday Inn Algarve in Armação de Pêra on Monday, May 2 at 8pm. Proceeds from a
Resort launches marketing campaign
Luxury resort Vale do Lobo Algarve has launched a marketing initiative in the UK. A series of new advertisements featuring some of Vale do Lobo’s property owners and their families
Restaurant week
Loulé is holding the second Restaurant Week from today (Friday) until May 8. Some of the most prestigious restaurants in the area are offering customers the chance to sample their