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As the Algarve’s community newspaper, we encourage readers to utilitise their local shops more and more. With this in mind, in 2010, the Algarve Resident launched “Shop Local”, advertising features

Around 570 firefighters are battling three fire fronts burning in rugged bushland in Catraia, Tavira. The fire, which started at 2.10pm yesterday, was still burning out of control at 7.30am,

The Algarve Tourism Board has made an appeal to hoteliers in the region for food and drink donations to be delivered to tourist information offices in Faro, São Brás de

Themed events return to Tavira’s Jardim das Palmeiras this summer, starting with a book fair from July 20 to August 5. The 17th Feira do Livro runs from 8pm to

Uruguayan television travel programme Los Viajes filmed an episode in the Algarve recently. The LatinoAmérica Televisíon crew was in the region looking for tourist attractions to feature in the programme.

Zoomarine marine park in Guia has another reason for celebration this summer. After the birth of a female California sea lion in early June, the team at the park was

Congratulations to Lis Jensen from Almancil who won a pair of tickets to the Carminho concert in Vale do Lobo on Sunday. Lis answered correctly that Alma, the name of

An association representing Algarve hotels and resorts has called for “moderation” from cash-strapped câmaras in the region when applying municipal taxes to raise revenue. AHETA says it understands the financial

Alvor’s riverfront area is staging an international crafts fair until Sunday, July 22. The ‘Art Summer Fest – Other Cultures’ event at the popular tourist town includes around 50 stalls

Municipal company Ambiolhão is organising a clean-up operation at Armona Island tomorrow (Saturday). The initiative, coordinated by the Foz do Êta Association and supported by public and private entities, aims