Jewellers robbed
Two masked men raided a jewellers in the centre of Portimão, stole 35,000 euros and brutally attacked the shop assistant. The attack happened shortly after the Luaris jeweller’s shop in
Celebrities flock to region
Portuguese football international Rui Costa, currently playing with AC Milan, is lending his name to one of the biggest new tourist complexes to be built in the Algarve, Costa de
Couple found dead
Back in February The Resident reported the disappearance of Renate Jörk and Eric Klooster, who had abandoned a rented Renault Clio near Budens, leaving no clues as to their whereabouts.
Crash tests fire crew
This three car pile up on the access road to Quarteira, near the roundabout to Loulé’s industrial zone, was organised as part of the recent International Civil Protection Day. Officers
Lagos hotel receives award
Urs Wild, general manager of the Romantik Hotel Vivenda Miranda, based at Porto de Mós in Lagos, was delighted to be presented with the 2004 Most Excellent European Waterside Hotel
Ambulance kills pedestrian
An ambulance has killed a man who was walking in the middle of the EN125 on the Faro to Albufeira stretch of road. The accident happened at 1.45am, when a
Put your presents in the bin
For over a year, Portimão Câmara officials have been looking for new ways to tackle the problem of dogs fouling the city’s streets. Now, politicians have launched a campaign to
Considering careers
A recent careers symposium held for all international students living in the Algarve proved successful at inspiring and informing the region’s young people. This year’s event took place at the
Rain soaked rally
Monchique played host to the Campeonato Regional de Ralis do Sul Rally Championship recently and, with 50 teams taking part, the event proved to be an exciting test. The heavy
Scruffts is a must
Everyone’s favourite non-pedigree dog show, Scruffts, is back and this year promises to be the biggest and best yet. Organised by the APAA animal association, the show is one of