Arson strikes Praia da Luz
By RUTH SHARPE ruth@portugalresident.com POLICE ARE investigating the possibility that three arson attacks in the Praia da Luz area in the last month are linked. The latest incident happened in
Poppy appeal raises 12,000 euros
The count of 150 Royal British Legion collecting tins is complete, with the Algarve raising over 12,000 euros for the Poppy Appeal. The Appeal Co-ordinator for the Algarve, Sandra Wilkinson,
Calling all actors and actresses
AUDITIONS FOR Oh! What a lovely war will be held on the first floor of the Associação dos Amigos da Mexilhoeira da Carregação building, near the entrance of Boca do
Public enjoys giant cake in Quarteira
FOLLOWING ON from the tradition of previous years, a giant Bolo Rei was displayed in Rua Vasco da Gama, Quarteira at the weekend and around 3,000 members of the public
Celebrate a birthday and help charity
PAWS 4 Pets, a Silves-based company stocking everything you can imagine to keep your canine, poultry or feline companion happy, is celebrating its second birthday tomorrow (December 16). The shop
Sagres could be one of the seven wonders of Portugal
The fortress at Sagres is a finalist in the competition to be considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. According to Hélder Martins, the president of the Região de
Chanukah in the Algarve
The Jewish Community of the Algarve will meet in Portimão for a picnic lunch on Sunday, December 17, which will fall on the second day of Chanukah, the Festival of
Swim for Shoes returns
THE SUCCESSFUL festive Swim for Shoes held in 2005 is being repeated this year, offering people the opportunity to take a dip in the Alantic Ocean and help raise money
Christmas celebrations in Cortelha
THE VILLAGE of Cortelha, near Salir, Loulé will begin its Christmas celebrations tomorrow (Saturday, December 16) with a party for children and the elderly at 5pm, organised by the Associação
Tavira hosts New Years party
TAVIRA WILL be hosting a New Year’s festival at the Pavilhão Municipal Dr. Eduardo Mansinho on December 31, with the party getting underway at 9pm. Entertainment will be provided by

