Run for life 2004
Mamamaratona is a charitable organisation, which has so far raised a fantastic total of 195,000 euros and purchased a mobile mammography unit dedicated to the Algarve. This year the event
Crossroads tragedy
A collision between a scooter and a light vehicle has resulted in the death of a 66-year-old man near his home in Salgados. The accident, near the traffic lights of
Lagos marina celebration
After a decade of development, Lagos Marina’s officials celebrated their achievements recently, along with the employees and companies that have helped them build their reputation. “Since the day it first
Card of life
Card of life AFPOP has established an agreement with the S. Gonçalo de Lagos Private Hospital. Under this agreement, AFPOP members will be able to join its ‘Cartão Vida’ (Card
Vitorino hails success of Euro 2004
Despite national frustration at Portugal’s defeat to Greece in the final, Faro Câmara President, José Vitorino, says Portugal has every reason to take pride in the Euro 2004 tournament. “Portugal
Portimão looks out for fires
A fire prevention scheme is currently under way in Portimão, which bombeiros are hoping will make a huge impact on the number of fires that break out in that area
Aljezur alive
As part of 500 years of Foral celebration in Aljezur, a street was named after the famous D. Manuel I, next to the EBI/JI School. The celebration was enjoyed by
New music school for Lagoa
A new music school – the Escola de Música de Lagoa – opened last November to huge relief from parents and music pupils alike in western Algarve after fears that
Tuta faces criticism
Monchique Câmara President, Carlos Tuta, has received yet more criticism for his alleged misconduct and impropriety, this time from the Inspector General of Administration of the Territories (IGAT). The damning
Better health services
Two new ambulances have been delivered to Querença and Benafim in Loulé, after a fundraising campaign by the Bemequer Association, a social association, boosted by financial support from Loulé Câmara.