Leading drug trafficker caught by police
After a seven-month investigation, officers of the criminal unit of the GNR in Tavira finally cornered a Cape Verde man living in Monte Gordo, who is believed to be the
Linda Scanlon in Lagoa
Ireland’s Linda Scanlon is performing a concert of Irish and Celtic music at the Lagoa Municipal Auditorium tomorrow (Saturday) at 9.30pm. Band members are Linda Scanlon (vocals, bodhran and guitar),
Loulé charities gain support
The Loulé Social Democratic Party PSD met with various charities in the municipality this month, in order to gain a better understanding of the daily issues and future challenges that
New mayor announced
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com Rogério Santos Pinto has been announced Mayor of Silves after former president Isabel Soares accepted a role as chief administrator at public company Águas do Algarve.
Residents say no to demolition of historic grocery store
A petition has been initiated by a group of Aljezur residents who want to protect the Mercearia da Ponte grocery store, in the town centre, from demolition. According to the
Algarve highly recommended to self-catering holidaymakers
Self-catering holidays can really make a positive difference in costs for those holidaymakers travelling abroad. A recent survey by Post Office Travel Money has revealed that by choosing the Algarve
Open Letter – Albufeira mayor bids farewell
The former mayor of Albufeira, Desidério Silva, bade farewell to the residents of the town in an open letter last week. Silva left his post as mayor at the end
Police in major drug bust
A gang of drug traffickers, described as a major network of suppliers of heroin and cocaine to consumers throughout the entire Algarve and Lower Alentejo region, has been arrested by
St Martin’s fair returns to Portimão this month
Portimão will be celebrating St Martin’s Day from today (Friday) until November 18 during its annual fair Feira de São Martinho at the Parque de Feiras e Exposições. The fair
Tourism revenue expected to generate more than eight billion
Revenue from tourism next year is expected to exceed €8 billion, estimates the director of the promotional department at Turismo de Portugal. António Padeira said last week: “We expect growth

