Addicts blamed for crime in Albufeira
Albufeira GNR officers have been busy throughout March, dealing with reports of stolen cars, drink drivers, illegal residents and robberies. In all, nine people, between the ages of 20 and
Almond tree alert
In all, 55 guests joined DarDeVaia, a cultural and social association from the Armação de Pêra area, on a recent trip to learn more about almond trees. The tour took
Dam work to restart
Work on the Odelouca dam project in Silves, abandoned since contractors downed tools last November, will go forward, according to Amílcar Theias, Minister for Urban Affairs, Planning and the Environment.
English instructors help hospital staff
English instructors have come to Portugal to train hospital staff at Porto’s Santo António General Hospital in how to respond effectively in disaster situations. The move is part of the
Longer season
FOR THE first time, the Algarve’s beaches will be officially ‘open’ between April 1 and October 31 – the longest season yet. The new dates were confirmed at a meeting
Palácio in flames
Officers from the Portimão bombeiros found themselves in danger recently as they fought a raging fire that broke out in a wooden house at Bairro do Palácio in Portimão. Vilarim
Allegations fly over dam
Controversy over the Odelouca dam project in Silves continues to rage, with both sides in Portimão’s Municipal Assembly accusing the other of blocking progress. Work on the dam was suspended
Fake notes alert
Local authorities are warning all shop assistants and owners to be aware of false 50 and 100 euro notes that are believed to be in circulation in the Algarve. Some
High tension headache
Although no one disputes that the Algarve desperately needs a second power supply network, controversy continues to surround the proposed route for the high-tension pylons set to connect Tunes and
Keeping Quinta green
Full of beautiful villas and charming country clubs, excellent restaurants and exclusive golf courses, Quinta do Lago is practically picture perfect. But maintaining such a perfect environment requires a lot