Writing workshop

Lisa Selvidge will be holding two writing workshops at the Bica Boa tomorrow (Saturday) in Monchique. The first workshop addressing how to write fiction will take place between 2pm and

February 25, 2011by shareitIn

Madeleine McCann update

Peter Hill, the former editor of the Daily Express who stepped down from his position of seven years on February 18, has spoken of his regret of the handling of

February 25, 2011by shareitIn

Monchique mining project update

Following news that a mining company had requested permission to explore for feldspar deposits in Monchique (see Algarve Resident February 18 edition), the Energy and Geology General Directorate (DGEG), the

February 25, 2011by shareitIn

Super Algarve first

The Portimão Motor Park has announced that its state-of-the-art kart track (KIA) will host the fifth and last round of the World Supercross Championship for the first time on September

February 18, 2011by shareitIn

Suspects bailed

Algarve residents Paula and Seamus Montgomery, who were arrested on suspicion of fraud in relation to an alleged scam involving MOT certificates, have been rebailed by UK police. A spokesman

February 18, 2011by shareitIn

Taste the spices of India for charity

Following the success of three previous fundraising dinners at the Pashmina Indian restaurant in Lagos, Luz-based charity Madrugada will be holding another one on Friday, February 25 starting at 7.30pm.

February 18, 2011by shareitIn

Tavira to become sailing capital

Thousands of sailors from around the world are expected to come to Tavira this year to take part in sailing events and championships sponsored by the Tavira Sailing initiative in

February 18, 2011by shareitIn

Trucks collision on A22

A driver was injured when two trucks collided on the A22 in the Areeiro tunnel area, Faro-Loulé direction, near the exit to Faro airport on Tuesday morning. A spokesman from

February 18, 2011by shareitIn

Algarve buddies helping heroes

Around 50 people took part in a fundraising event for the British charity Help 4 Heroes (H4H) with €700 being raised for the charity which helps wounded soldiers. A meal

February 18, 2011by shareitIn

Understand the Portuguese tax system

Members and guests of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) attended a seminar addressing the new tax system for Portugal, held at the Holiday Inn Algarve in Armação de Pêra

February 18, 2011by shareitIn