Emergencies across the Algarve region
As part of the preparations for the Euro 2004 football tournament, a simulated exercise involving nearly 600 police officers was staged at the Algarve Stadium recently. Over 330 GNR and
Faro market
The President of Faro Câmara, José Vitorino, has announced that Faro’s new market place should be open by the end of this year. Apparently, the project, which was supposed to
High-tension argument resolved
After months of discussion, the route that will be taken by the controversial high-tension pylon network, designed to supply back up electricity to the Eastern Algarve, has finally been announced.
New park revamps Lagos
Lagos Câmara has approved a project aimed at revamping the zone around the city walls and constructing a new green area. Part of the POLIS development plan, O Parque da
Parking in Faro
A spokesperson from Faro Câmara has announced that more parking spaces have been created in the city. Apparently, the new parking lot will be situated in the São Francisco area
Pharmacies for region
A new pharmacy has recently opened in Pechão, Olhão. And according to the Minister of Health, Luís Pereira, more pharmacies are to be built in Rogil (Aljezur), Tunes (Silves), Altura
Portimão pipe still awaiting repair
A month after a main water pipe supplying the Barlavento region burst under the newly inaugurated Portimão to A22/Via do Infante access route, there was still no date set for
Riding celebration
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Algarve Riding Club (Clube de Equitação do Algarve). The club started informally in 1984, when a group of horse owners and horse
Service ready for Euro 2004
According to the president of the National Fire and Civil Protection Service (SNBPC), Major-General Paiva Monteiro, his force is fully prepared for this June’s European football championship. Speaking at a
Simply the best
There were celebrations at Vale do Lobo this week as the resort was voted the best luxury development in the world, beating entries from top resorts in America, Spain, Portugal,