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
Guadiana Cup chaos
Part of a temporary grandstand, one of two erected at the Municipal Stadium of Vila Real Santo António, collapsed on July 30 during the opening match of the Guadiana Cup
Hospitals feeling the summer strain
As the Algarve welcomes millions of visitors to the region this month, doctors are being asked not to take holidays to help meet demand over the summer period, which is
Mistresses of art
Work from 20 international and local artists will be celebrated in the latest exhibition at the Galeria Corte-Real in Paderne, which opens on August 14. The Women’s Collective Exhibition of
Enjoy summer fun in Portimão
by PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Portimão Câmara is promoting a large number of events for residents and tourists alike, aiming to attract thousands of people to the city this summer. A
Fencing demonstration
British resident Stephen Weaver will be joined by other Algarve fencers at a free demonstration at Ria Shopping in Olhão tomorrow (Saturday) evening from 7pm. Stephen Weaver, a former British
Fundraisers turn back time
More than 90 people came together to enjoy an evening of 60s and 70s music with live entertainment from singer Just John on July 24 at the Recanto dos Mouros
Graffiti protocol
Loulé City Council and Policromia, an association of young people who do graffiti art, have signed a protocol to allow the use of specific spaces in Quarteira for youngsters to
Hopes still high for Fábrica do Inglês
Silves Câmara is still hopeful that Fábrica do Inglês will be classified as a heritage building in order to safeguard its cultural and architectural history. The câmara had submitted a
Mosquito plague invades Algarve towns
By PAULO SILVESTRE & CHRIS GRAEME news@algarveresident.com A plague of mosquitoes has invaded the towns of Monte Gordo and Vila Real de Santo António in the eastern Algarve since July

