Correction

In last week’s issue of the Algarve Resident, the music news ‘Pink Floyd tribute in Lagoa’ stated that the Australian Pink Floyd will be performing at Fatacil 2010 on August

August 19, 2010by shareitIn

St Patrick’s society calendar

Events for the rest of 2010 have been announced by the committee of the St Patrick’s Society of the Algarve, beginning with an End of Summer Party to be held

August 19, 2010by shareitIn

Eye surgeries at Lagoa clinic end in tragedy

By PAULO SILVESTRE AND DAISY SAMPSON news@algarveresident.com Lagoa-based eye clinic I-QMed is under scrutiny from health officials after three former patients were left blinded and one suffering from a severe

August 16, 2010by shareitIn

Bus route

Albufeira Câmara inaugurated a new Giro bus route on August 9 that will link the train station at Ferreiras and the city of Albufeira. The new service will improve mobility

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Medieval fair

There is still time to enjoy the annual Medieval Fair being held in the streets around the historic city of Silves until Sunday. Sample some medieval food, dress up in

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Twingo goes for dip in Lagos

Reader Peter Cain sent in this photograph of a car being pulled out of the harbour near to the fishing dock in Lagos on August 4.  Peter Cain said: “I

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Campaign to preserve marine environment

A joint initiative by Portimão Câmara and Portisub diving school aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the marine environment. The project, entitled Vamos Salvar o Oceano (Let’s

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Motor show at the marina

Motorbikes, cars and fashion will be featured at the Motorexpo Algarve event at Albufeira Marina, which runs until August 15. Jaguar, Range Rover and Mazda brands will be on display

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

World music to open Fatacil

By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com When Pedro Frias started his band in 2004, it was just himself on guitar and an accordion player. Now, six years later, the band has grown

August 12, 2010by shareitIn