Oil exploration in Algarve to go ahead
By: Caroline Cunha caroline@portugalresident.com OIL EXPLORATION will go ahead off the Algarve coast as contracts with an energy consortium are close to being signed. However, opinions are mixed as to
Shopping centres go green
A LEADING leisure company that manages 10 shopping centres throughout Portugal, including Forum Algarve in Faro, has reached an agreement with a recycling company to collect and reuse all its
Clear bill of health for the ARS
THE DECISION to give greater power and autonomy to the Regional Health Authorities (ARS) has been welcomed by the health sector. Changes to the Organic Law of the Health Ministry
VW films in the Algarve
By: Ruth Sharpe ruth@portugalresident.com CARVOEIRO BEACHFRONT morphed into an Italian village this week for the filming of the latest Volkswagen advert. The focus of the shoot was an old 60s
Pool work begins
THE FIRST brick of a new swimming pool complex in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão was laid last week. Located next to the municipal football ground, the 2.2 million euro pool is
Restaurants close
HEALTH AND safety inspectors working with GNR officers shut down two restaurants in Quarteira last week and arrested two men for possessing illegal weapons. Health and safety infringements were discovered
An evening of enjoyment
The Algarve Wine Society held its Annual General Meeting, Gala Dinner and Dance at the Sheraton Hotel on February 17. AGM president Mike Behennah chaired the meeting, which was attended
Defamation case
FOUR SOCIAL Democrats (PSD) were in court last week accused of making defamatory statements in 2002 about socialist Câmara President, Júlio Barroso. Former Lagos Câmara President, Valentim Rosado, admitted to
Ecoplage system combats coastal erosion
AN ALGARVE beach is the first in the country to test a system that combats coastal erosion. Ecoplage, created in 1983 by Danish engineer Hans Verterby, is a system which
Jewish roots
THE JEWISH roots of the Church are on the agenda at a seminar in Vale Judeu next week. The Rev. John Fieldsend will be leading the session at the International