Lagos at seismic risk
Lagos’ historic centre tops the seismic risk zone, owing to the nature of buildings in the area and their historical value, a new study has revealed. Faced with the risk,
Ria Formosa polluted
Environmental association, GEOTA, has warned that untreated sewage from the Sotavento is pouring into the Ria Formosa and claim that the problem arises in the absence of a proper water
SEF tackles beggars
A senior union delegate from the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) has revealed that his force faces a critical lack of manpower. “There is an enormous shortage of resources
Sowing seasonal seeds
The archetypal Christmas symbol is a sad reminder of the decimation of Algarve forests. Forum Algarve, however, hopes to sow more than goodwill with a Christmas gift that will last.
Welcome to the Algarve, Ambassador!
The new British Ambassador, John Buck, and his wife, Jean, were the special guests at a cocktail party and dinner held at Le Méridien Penina Hotel last weekend. Organised by
Anti-tolls group plans new protest
Anti-tolls activists have announced that they will convene a meeting with all the region’s associations on December 9 to plan further protests over the winter. The ‘No to Tolls’ organisation
Bad news and good news
It’s been a challenging couple of weeks at The Resident office. Firstly, we had a break-in and three of our computers, full of vital information, were stolen. However, thanks to
Citrus fruits promoted
Algarve citrus fruits are to be promoted until the end of December by the Confederation of Portuguese Agriculturists (CAP), whose objective is to introduce the consumer to quality products. Apples
Natural gas due in Portimão
Natural gas will be available in Portimão and Alvor before next summer, according to Medigás, the distributors for the Algarve region. The promise was made during a public presentation of
Portimão demands better policing
President of Portimão Câmara, Manuel da Luz, is demanding a larger number of policemen to patrol the streets of Portimão. “There is a feeling of insecurity as there seems to