Anti-tolls protests
Motorway users, through the Comissão de Utentes da A22, are preparing surprise protests against the introduction of tolls on the A22 before Christmas and in January, along the Via do
Macário Correia calls for payment boycott
by PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Municipalities in the Algarve have called for a general boycott of the payment of tolls on the Via do Infante (A22) because of the “lack of
Christmas carolling
More than 100 local residents of Vale da Telha joined the Aljezur International Choir for a charity Christmas concert on December 16 at Pastelaria do Parque coffee shop. Around €300
New Year party
More than 50 people attended a Christmas dinner and dance held at the Hotel Colina dos Mouros in Silves on December 14.
Christmas hampers for families in need
Lagos Municipality is to distribute Christmas baskets containing food to the poorest households in the county. According to a spokesman from Lagos Câmara: “This is a way to combat poverty
New Year’s Eve celebrations across the Algarve
by PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Algarve councils will be celebrating the arrival of 2011 with lots of music, entertainment and fireworks. In the eastern Algarve at Monte Gordo, in the Vila
Cold Christmas
Christmas will see low temperatures throughout Portugal, which will remain for the following week. According to the Portuguese Institute of Meteorology (IM) today (Friday), the average minimum temperature in the
Police campaigns
A GNR police operation across the Algarve to promote road safety will be taking place until January 2. Operation Feliz Natal will see police distributing leaflets at service stations in
Community spirit from golfers
Throughout the year, the ladies from the Quinta do Lago Golf Club make weekly donations for local young mothers and underprivileged children in the Loulé area.
Riverside redevelopment
Works have begun to redevelop the riverside area of Guerreiros do Rio in the municipality of Alcoutim at a cost of more than €100,000. The works will include the creation