‘I trusted my eyes to the doctor’
The last of four patients operated on at I-QMed clinic in Lagoa by doctor Franciscus Versteeg has returned home to Vila Nova de Milfontes, Odemira, in the Alentejo. The Brazilian
Algarve birdwatching promotion
Promotion of the Algarve as a bird watching destination by the Algarve Tourism Board, ERTA, was launched with an English brochure outlining the many different species that can be found
Festival cancelled
A German-style beer festival that was due to be held on September 11 at the SPA BioMez HERO in Aljezur has been cancelled. According to the organisers, the cancelation of the
Algarve Resident golf tournament fully booked
There is now a waiting list for the Algarve Resident Charity Golf Tournament taking place at Morgado Golf near Portimão on September 8, as the entire competition is now fully
Garden party
A garden party is to be held by the Friends of Cambodia on September 18 at Quinta dos Salicos from 6pm until 9.30pm. The evening will be a mixture of
All white on the night
More than 30,000 people lined the streets of Loulé as part of the fourth annual White Night on August 28. The event, to mark the end of the summer, asks
Garrão beach businesses fight demolition
Plans to demolish beach bars and restaurants at Praia do Garrão near Vale do Lobo, as part of the Polis development programme for the Ria Formosa, continue to cause controversy
Bioblitz Alvor
Bioblitz: Alvor 2010, a project that offers families an opportunity to make direct contact with nature at Alvor Estuary, will be held tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday. The event is for
Great results for Porches international school students
Students from the International School of the Algarve (EIA) in Lagoa gained high grades at both GCSE and A Level. Following reports of the difficulties facing students looking for university
New development expected to solve drug problem
An old cannery in Portimão that has lain abandoned for decades may be demolished to make way for an aparthotel. Portimão Câmara vice-president Luís Carito told Portuguese daily newspaper Correio

