Caterpillars out early
Every year, The Resident receives reports of animals and humans who have come into contact with the Processionary Caterpillar, a small grub which builds its nest in pine trees and
Circus deaths inquest
Dallas Circus proprietor, Renato Alves, and a worker at Faro Câmara could face legal action, after they buried a lion and two female tigers in a five metre deep ditch.
Couple missing
On January 18 this year, Eric Klooster, a Dutchman in need of a heart operation, and his partner of three years, Renate Jörk, abandoned their rented Renault Clio near Budens.
Explosive stash
A 20-year-old German man was arrested recently by officers from the Lagos GNR after he was discovered with illegal explosives. The arrest happened after the authorities acted on a report
Judge interrupts corruption trial
The judge presiding over the trial of officers from Albufeira’s GNR-Brigada de Trânsito division, who have been accused of corruption, has reprimanded one of the suspect’s defence lawyers, accusing him
Large shark stuns Sagres
A massive monk-shark, measuring 10 metres in length and more than two tonnes in weight, has been accidentally captured 12 miles off the Sagres coast. The unusually large fish was
Lights up
Vila do Bispo Câmara has announced that it has opened public tenders for a new street lighting system in the urban areas of Budens, Burgau, Figueira, Salema and Vale de
Riders start year with a jump
The Algarve Riding Club’s first outing in 2004 – a showjumping event at Quinta do Lago Riding Centre – proved to be a great success. Club members enjoyed fine weather,
Vila Vita staff under investigation
Several members of staff at the Vila Vita Park Hotel have been suspended from their duties pending an investigation into mismanagement of the resort. The locks to the managers’ offices
Young dealers
Four teenagers in the Eastern Algarve have been arrested for dealing and consuming illegal drugs at their local schools. The first incident involved a 19-year-old student at the EB 2,3