Alexandra is still missing

By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Police are still investigating the disappearance of an 18-month old child who went missing after her mother was allegedly drowned by her lover at Canavial beach

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Crafty events

Two exhibitions in aid of Algarve charities have been arranged by the members of the Algarve Craft Association. The first is to take place on August 28 at the Quinta

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Occupancy rates rose in July

Occupancy levels in tourist accommodation in the Algarve rose by 5.8 per cent last month, compared with July 2009. According to provisional data released by AHETA, the region’s hotel accommodation

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

ALGARVE CHAMPION

Filipe Albuquerque was the big winner of the Race of Champions (ROC) Southern Europe final held for the first time at the Portimão Motor Park. The Portuguese racing driver, previously

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Câmara redundancies

Faro Mayor Macário Correia has announced a plan to cut the number of municipal employees by 200. “These will not be dismissals but redundancies,” he said. “These are cases of

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Picnic in the park

A charity picnic is to be held at Quinta das Oliveiras near Poço Barreto on September 4 in aid of Silves-based charity Castelo dos Sonhos. Guests are invited to bring

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Algarve spas to be certified

Algarve’s Tourism Board (ERTA) has revealed plans to begin the certification of spas in the region. According to ERTA, this procedure will clarify the standards of quality and safety within

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Dirty rain

Rain carrying sand from the North African desert fell on Portugal, especially in the Algarve and Lisbon and Algarve, on August 8. Meteorologist Pedro Vieira said: “This natural phenomenon is

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Portimão goes blue

An initiative by Portimão Câmara aims to cover the city in blue with art exhibitions by various artists and other features following the theme running until the end of August.

August 12, 2010by shareitIn

Fines for beachgoers

Beachgoers who ignore danger warning signs along the cliffs and at beaches will be fined between 10 to 50 Euros. A decree bringing this action into being has been operating

August 5, 2010by shareitIn