Night out marred visit
A TRAINING camp for one of the UK’s top rugby league sides has been overshadowed by allegations of vandalism against members of the party. The Huddersfield Giants have been training
Police seize boat used in drug trafficking
A HIGH speed boat, named Zenith, notorious for drug trafficking in Spain and Portugal, has been found abandoned at the marina in Vila Real do Santo António. The Policia Judiciária
Sale plans confirmed
LUSOTUR GOLFES, the company that owns Vilamoura’s five golf courses, is considering several proposals from outside investors to buy the business. André Jordan, president of the Board of Directors of
Thousands of job opportunities
TWO THOUSAND jobs will be created in Vila Real de Santo António within two years with the development of two large luxury tourist resorts. This was the guarantee of Luís
Bad weather affects citrus industry
ORANGE HARVESTS in the Algarve will be of a lower quality than last year, says the citrus producer organisation, Cacial. This is due to two factors. Planting began on October
Câmara accused
VILA REAL de Santo António Câmara has been accused by the Communist party (PCP) of abandoning the Vila Nova de Cacela area. In 2006, the Vila Nova de Cacela PCP
GNR accused of abuse
TWO BROTHERS have claimed they were physically assaulted by eight GNR officers, including the commanding officer. Acácio and Dario Lourenço made a formal complaint last week to the Public Ministry
Grandparents learn to use internet
THE FIRST quarter of 2007 is being dedicated to the older generation at the espaço internet (internet café) in Mexilhoeira Grande, near Portimão. Tomorrow (Saturday, January 20) a special session
Indulge in a healthier lifestyle
THE CENTRO de Línguas, Cultura e Comunicação de Portimão (CLCC,) is opening its doors to the public on January 27 for its fourth annual Health Day. The event encourages people
Couple killed in motor accident in Vila do Bispo
By: RUTH SHARPE ruth@portugalresident.com A YOUNG couple from Vila do Bispo were killed on the EN125 on the evening of January 7, after their motorcycle collided with a tractor travelling

