Thieves target lorries in Olhão
Commercial enterprises in the Olhão industrial zone have been subjected to a spate of thefts in which diesel fuel is being siphoned and batteries stolen from parked lorries. The thieves
Baby meerkat peers out of its burrow at zoo
A female meerkat was born at Lagos Zoo nearly two months ago but only recently did it decide to venture out of its burrow – under the watchful eye of
2013 tourism strategy presented in Algarve
A new strategic model intended to promote Portugal as a tourism destination abroad was presented last week by Turismo de Portugal in the Algarve. Attending the meeting were Turismo de
Algarve Motor Park wants promised funds
Parkalgar, the company that manages the Algarve Motor Park, has asked the government of PM Pedro Passos Coelho to pay the funds promised by the previous government, in a document
Armed bandits rob newsagent
Two hooded men armed with a pistol stole €2,000 from the cash till of a newsagent in Quarteira and made their getaway in a car. The robbery took place at
Loulé-Faro border clearly defined
The new border dividing Loulé and Faro is now official, after publication in the Diário da República. The new law establishes territorial limits between the two municipalities, and settles the
Lower divisions
Second half substitute Diop crashed home the winner which enabled Farense to see off a strong challenge from Fátima by two goals to one in the Algarve’s capital. The victory
MPs ‘too busy’ to attend debate against A22 tolls
By Tiago Prata news@algarveresident.com The Via do Infante (A22) Users’ Comission (CUVI) marked the first anniversary of the A22 tolls, on December 8, with a lunch-debate near Quatro Estradas (EN125),
Oscar Niemeyer in the Algarve and the UK
Renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer passed away on December 5, at 104 years of age, in Rio de Janeiro; he left his mark in the Algarve too. Niemeyer was considered
Portimão connected to Via Algarviana
A 14-km route linking the Portimão council to the Via Algarviana walkway is currently being developed. It will be connecting the Moinho da Rocha to the Comboios de Portugal train