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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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

