ACRAL wants new schedule for local businesses
An association representing the region’s smaller retailers is asking local authorities to allow them to change their opening times. The Algarve retailers association ACRAL, has initiated the move in reaction
In the pink
A pink evening was organised by Carolien van Leusden on October 30 in Lagos to raise money for the Algarve Oncology Association (AOA).
Algarve green fingers prepare for specialist fair
Learn about gardening in Portugal and pick up specialist plants during the Mediterranean Garden Fair taking place tomorrow (Saturday) between 10am and 2pm at La Réserve in Santa Bárbara de
Life’s Like That!
Local actors took to the stage for three performances of Life’s Like That! at the Lagoa Auditorium between October 27 and 29. Audiences laughed out loud during the one act
Animal whispering in the Algarve
Animal Whisperer Madeleine Walker led a four day course teaching techniques on how to communicate with animals during a visit to the Algarve between October 18 and 22. The course,
Madrugada BLiP success
More than 1,000 Euros was raised in aid of Madrugada, a charity which supports people with life limiting illnesses, during the Better Living in Portugal (BLiP) exhibition held on October
Auction of promises
Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) will be holding an Auction of Promises on November 13 at Restaurant Jardim do Vale in aid of local charities. The event, held from 8pm,
New legislation
New micro generation laws for grid connected Photovoltaic (PV) solar systems in Portugal have now been released, with a fixed rate for solar energy. Private solar energy producers will now
Bank robbery
A man stole cash in a robbery at the Santander Totta bank in Guia on October 28. A spokesman from GNR police told the Algarve Resident that the robber entered
New prison awaits government funds
A plot of land that was expropriated by the State 10 years ago near Silves is still waiting government funding before construction of a new prison can start. The land

