Money for local heroes
On Sunday, October 1, a family fun day, including a raffle, bric-a-brac stall and auction took place at the São Brás Inn to raise funds for the bombeiros of São
New medical university for Faro
A FORMAL request has been made by the Minister for Health, Correia de Campos, to Loulé Câmara to allow the construction of the University of Medicine of the Algarve next
New religious sculpture for Loulé museum
THE FRIENDSHIP between Loulé and the Dutch city of Utrecht has been strengthened with the gift of a religious sculpture by Dutch artist Jits Bakker. The sculpture will be displayed
Phase III is underway at Vale do Lobo
THE 500 million euro project in Vale do Lobo for the construction of Vale do Lobo phase III has been given the green light. The new development will include a
Pilgrimage to Fátima
A young girl holds her candle during the procession of light, in honour of Our Lady of Fátima at Fátima Sanctuary in Cova da Iria in the centre of Portugal.
Public hospital in-patients could pay five euros a day
IN-PATIENTS AT public hospitals could soon be asked to pay five euros a day for up to 14 days towards their treatment costs, the Minister for Health admitted at the
The Algarvean’s autumn offering
The Algarvean’s Experimental Theatre was formed several years ago by a group of enthusiastic amateur performers. Fifteen years later, with many pantomimes and plays behind them, members are once again
Win a Champagne Sailing Trip
Whether you are a resident, visitor, setting sail or even dropping anchor, Algarve Travel Solutions is here to help. Fiona Dransfield offers a personal service to find the most competitive
Bikers rev up in Albufeira
Hundreds of motorbike enthusiasts are expected to descend on Albufeira on, Saturday October 14, to take part in the sixth National Harley Davidson Meeting. The event is being organised by
Breast cancer is Portugal’s biggest killer of women
By CAROLINE CUNHA caroline@portugalresident.com BREAST CANCER is the main cause of death in women in Portugal, with 1,500 dying from the disease every year. Around 4,500 new cases are identified

