Give blood instead of Easter eggs
Don’t give eggs this Easter; donate blood and give the gift of life – it couldbe you or a family member who is saved by your donation. Come to the
Heroin seized
Officers from the Polícia Judiciária, in conjunction with the Portimão criminal department, recently arrested two individuals from the area of São Bartolomeu de Messines and Silves, on suspicion of selling
Learning about tea and cakes
Pupils of year six of the International School of the Algarve in Porches visited ‘Quinta dos Avós’ recently, a very pleasant café that makes and sells traditional cakes and teas,
More performers to rock Portugal
Festival organisers SHOW 4U have announced that Andy Smith, the DJ from Portishead, is the latest artist to confirm he will perform alongside the Chemical Brothers at the República Independente
Pharmacy for Faro airport
The medical authorities have authorised plans for a new pharmacy in Faro airport. According to airport management company ANA, more than 4.8 million people travelled to or from Faro last
Roadwork in Alvor
Portimão Câmara has announced that the road between Alvor Aerodrome and the Penina church will be resurfaced in April. According to sources, the road has been considered dangerous and the
Serious horseplay
The Loulé Showjumping Championship at Quinta dos Amigos in Almancil, is a joint initiative by Horses Paradise, Quinta dos Amigos and Equus Algarve. The competition consists of six events in
Vale do Lobo III gets go-ahead – 500 M euro plan approved
After a long wait, government ministers have approved the plans for Vale do Lobo III, a major new development project for the luxury golf and beach resort, which represents an
Animal awareness
A conference to heighten awareness of the plight of animals in Portugal is to be held in the Lagos Cultural Centre on May 11. Speakers will include a representative of
Association now on-line
The new improved AFPOP website is now on line. The association for foreign residents in Portugal are delighted with the new site, which includes a ‘Members Only’ area. This is