Dutch Ambassador supports initiative
Lisbon-based Ambassador of the Netherlands to Portugal, Henk Soeters, has welcomed the creation of Safe Communities Algarve. Acting on behalf of the Ambassador, the Honorary Consul to the Netherlands, Annelies
Orchids and fungi of the Algarve
A talk about the orchids and fungi of the Algarve is being held on Tuesday, March 13, at Convento de São José in Lagoa at 10.30am. Organised by three gardening
Exploring the English language in Lagoa
An ALFA Exploring English meeting is taking place on March 14 at Convento de São José in Lagoa from 2.30pm. Two speakers, Carol Macdonald and Maxwell Birch, have been invited
Pet friendly Câmara
Lagos municipal kennel is now an official animal collection shelter with pet-friendly policies in place. The alteration to its status was granted by the Ministry of Agriculture and means that
Faro aces
Top seed Pedro Sousa celebrated only the second ATP Futures victory of his career in Faro on Sunday. The 23-year-old world No317 who reached the final of a similar event
Pioneer project
A number of energy saving measures and a pioneer project to reduce public energy consumption in the Loulé council by around 20% were presented by the Câmara last Friday. Major
All gassed up
Discounts on gas bottles are to benefit a special needs school in Luz as part of a campaign by a gas supplier in Lagos. The campaign is aimed at raising
Attack on Dutch couple
An elderly Dutch couple on holiday in the Algarve have been attacked and robbed outside their holiday home in Quinta da Balaia, Albufeira on March 5, on the same day
Bars vandalised
Several establishments in ‘The Strip’ in Albufeira were vandalised by a group of youths in the early hours of Sunday. Various bars and restaurants were targeted by the group of
Bread fair
A fair showcasing a variety of breads and cheeses will take place in Vaqueiros, Alcoutim, on Sunday. The Feira de Pão Quente e Queijo Fresco has become very popular in