ATM robbery fails

An attempted theft of an ATM at the BPI bank at Quatro Estradas near Almancil on November 19 failed when a JCB digger being used by the thieves malfunctioned. A

November 26, 2010by shareitIn

Fundraisers needed

Centre Algarve, which is to become Europe’s first special needs holiday centre for children in Moncarapacho, is looking for volunteers to help its fundraising efforts. Lin Griffin from the centre

November 26, 2010by shareitIn

The angels are going crackers!

An Algarve theatre group has been rehearsing for its Christmas show at The Holiday Inn in Armação de Pêra. To kick-start the festive season in traditional style, the Christmas Cracker

November 26, 2010by shareitIn

Bowls Algarve League

November 16 (ROUND SEVEN) Round seven took place mid-week, in order to fit in with a very crowded playing schedule for all clubs and players. Albufeira Cats maintained their excellent

November 26, 2010by shareitIn

Gala dinner

A Christmas gala dinner and ball organised by the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) is being held on December 4 from 7.30pm at the Sheraton Algarve Hotel & Pine Cliffs

November 26, 2010by shareitIn

UNESCO centre to open in Lagos

Lagos is to have a UNESCO centre in the city. The protocol with the UNESCO National Commission was signed by the Lagos Mayor Júlio Barroso and the UNESCO Ambassador Fernando

November 26, 2010by shareitIn

British Ambassador to leave Portugal

By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@theresidentgroup.com British Ambassador to Portugal Alex Ellis will be leaving the position at the end of the year to take up a new role with the Foreign Office

November 26, 2010by shareitIn

Happy holidays in Portugal!

By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com The majority of tourists visiting Portugal this summer were satisfied with their holiday experience and want to return to the country, a survey has revealed. The

November 26, 2010by shareitIn