Caterpillars out early
Every year, The Resident receives reports of animals and humans who have come into contact with the Processionary Caterpillar, a small grub which builds its nest in pine trees and
Explosive stash
A 20-year-old German man was arrested recently by officers from the Lagos GNR after he was discovered with illegal explosives. The arrest happened after the authorities acted on a report
Vila Vita staff under investigation
Several members of staff at the Vila Vita Park Hotel have been suspended from their duties pending an investigation into mismanagement of the resort. The locks to the managers’ offices
Lights up
Vila do Bispo Câmara has announced that it has opened public tenders for a new street lighting system in the urban areas of Budens, Burgau, Figueira, Salema and Vale de
Judge interrupts corruption trial
The judge presiding over the trial of officers from Albufeira’s GNR-Brigada de Trânsito division, who have been accused of corruption, has reprimanded one of the suspect’s defence lawyers, accusing him
Couple missing
On January 18 this year, Eric Klooster, a Dutchman in need of a heart operation, and his partner of three years, Renate Jörk, abandoned their rented Renault Clio near Budens.
Circus deaths inquest
Dallas Circus proprietor, Renato Alves, and a worker at Faro Câmara could face legal action, after they buried a lion and two female tigers in a five metre deep ditch.
Shock therapy
Several 13-year-olds, from the EB 2,3 number four school in Faro, were taken to visit patients in Faro Hospital who have suffered severe injuries as a result of car and
Colourful triumph
German artist Brigitte von Humboldt is holding her very first exhibition in the Vale do Lobo art gallery. This colourful and uplifting art show, inspired by Mother Nature, is open
Cars towed in Silves
Silves Câmara workers have removed five abandoned vehicles in Armação de Pêra and Vila de Pêra this month. The ‘Abandoned on Public Access’ scheme, which was introduced at the beginning