Nanoparticle against breast cancer
A nanoparticle (particle on an atomic, molecular scale) used to treat breast cancer, preventing chemotherapy side effects and enhancing therapeutic efficiency, was patented in the USA by a team of
Officers in hospital after fight
Two off-duty PSP officers had to be hospitalised after being attacked by a couple in a bar in Praia da Rocha last Saturday. One of the officers has undergone surgery
Olhão has never turned its back on the sea’s potential
Olhão Câmara may be placing its bets on the congress tourism segment but it will not turn its back on the council’s main economic sector – fishing. After a recent
Portimão market information online
A new website about the various markets held in Portimão has been launched this month. The online portal (www.mercadosdeportimão.pt) contains information about the markets at Avenida São João de Deus,
Residential robberies
Two residential burglaries have been reported in the Loulé area, informed Safe Communities Algarve (SCA). The most recent of these, which took place a week ago, was in Sobradinho –
Review of sanctions regime
The government intends to bring about harsher punishments for owners of nursing homes operating illegally. The announcement by the Ministry of Solidarity and Social Security followed the recent closure of
Revolutionary Road movie opening
Movie Revolutionary Road – On Foot to the End of the World is opening at Teatro Lethes in Faro tomorrow (December 22) at 3pm. The movie, directed by Uwe Heitkamp,
Sectors affecting tourism heard
The Algarve Tourism Board President has recently held meetings with representatives of various sectors linked to the tourism industry in the region. Last week Desidério Silva met with EVA Transportes
Silves approves 2013 budget
Silves Câmara has approved its 2013 budget at €37 million. The amount is €10 million less than last year and the lowest of the last 10 years. The reduction is
Sweet-toothed criminals
Thieves who broke into Pastelaria Tolitel in Rua do Mouros, Tavira, early one morning with the idea of removing a tobacco machine failed to carry it away and managed only