Albufeira emergency vehicle ‘out of commission’ for 16 hours
Hot-on-the-heels of last week’s tragedy where a VMER special ambulance was ‘out of commision’ for two hours in which an emergency patient died, Correio da Manhã reveals that the VMER
Surf legend McNamara paid to put Portugal on world surf map
In a total investment of €200,000, Turismo de Portugal has enlisted the help of surf legend Garrett McNamara to put Portugal squarely on the world’s surf map. McNamara has wasted
Madeleine: Luz braced for “earth diggers everywhere”
According to the latest tabloid stories coming out of UK, Metropolitan police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are about to start digging in three areas in Praia da Luz
Socialists promise to reopen country’s courthouses
Before they have even closed, the Socialists are promising to reopen them. The pledge came last week from party leader António José Seguro when he was visited by a delegation
‘Operation Zap’ underway to safeguard Silves’ summer
After last year’s ‘summer-to-forget’, when local beaches were overrun by clouds of angry mosquitos, Silves council is taking no chances. Mayor Rosa Palma is making sure her administration tackles mosquito-hazards
Bosnian Mafia finally in the dock
An Oliver Twist-type crime ring that targeted tourists and exploited children is finally about to get its comeuppance in court this week. A total of 46 defendants – the majority
Ellie on the way!
“We’re out!”- the delighted two-word email arrived at the Resident’s offices mid-morning as little Ellie Kelly Silva finally embarked on the new life the Portuguese courts say she deserves. Photographed
14-year-old brutally attacked by paedophile ‘groomer’
The horrors of youngsters caught out by internet paedophiles have once again hit the headlines after a Lisbon schoolgirl was knifed in the face and neck after being ‘groomed’ by
‘Anonymous Portugal’ targets police forces
Back to their tricks at the weekend, internet hackers going under the banner of “Anonymous Portugal” have now gone public with a list of more than 300 undercover police vehicles
SC Olhanense anniversary dinner
Despite a disappointing season with relegation a real threat, 100 members and guests celebrated the Olhanense club’s birthday at the Marina Hotel, Olhão, last Saturday. Former Portugal international goalkeeper Ricardo