Rundown GNR stations

The association representing GNR officers in Portugal has denounced the poor working and living conditions that some elements of the police force are faced with at some Algarve stations. Describing

July 23, 2012by Portugal Resident

VILA REAL REVISITED

Following the British athletics team’s pre-Olympic training camp in Vila Real de Santo António their Paralympic counterparts are currently preparing their London bid at the same location.

July 23, 2012by Portugal Resident

Afternoon tea

Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Carmo in Lagos is hosting an afternoon tea including traditional convent sweets and choir music on August 30 at 6.30pm. Cost per person is €5

July 23, 2012by Portugal Resident

Antiques in Tavira

Visitors to Tavira’s historic centre this weekend will have the chance to browse through the stalls selling bric-a-brac and antiques during the Feira de Velharias e Antiguidades. A number of

July 23, 2012by Portugal Resident

Charity Pamper day

Lagos Health, Hair & Beauty Centre and Lagos Veterinary Clinic/Mucky Mutts grooming service are hosting a fundraiser this Sunday, from 10am to 4pm, in aid of the local Bombeiros. All

July 23, 2012by Portugal Resident

Tavira nightclub is noise nuisance

A petition has been launched by residents of Tavira in protest against the noise emanating from a summer nightclub. Complaining of sleepless nights for the past month, residents have now

July 16, 2012by Portugal Resident

Windsurfer rescued

A windsurfer reported missing by his family at around 8pm on Sunday, August 12 was rescued by Portimão’s maritime police. The experienced windsurfer from Madeira had disappeared from the view

July 16, 2012by Portugal Resident

ERA hopes to employ 1,500

A campaign launched this month by ERA real estate agency and the Institute of Employment and Training in Portugal (IEFP) aims to assist as many unemployed people as possible, between

July 16, 2012by Portugal Resident

FADO EXPRESSIONS

A fado performance with a difference is being staged by Al-MaSRAH Teatro on August 19 and 26 and September 9 at Hotel Vila Galé Tavira, starting at 10pm each evening.

July 16, 2012by Portugal Resident

Fatacil winners

Congratulations to the following readers, who won a ticket to the Fatacil fair in Lagoa, which starts today (Friday) and runs until August 26. Mónica Gonçalves from Mexilhoeira Grande; Pauline

July 16, 2012by Portugal Resident