Temporary closure of Iceland supermarket

Following an inspection by authorities on February 14, the Iceland store in Guia, Albufeira, has been temporarily closed to correct labelling anomalies detected. Under the Portuguese law, all imported products

January 17, 2012by Portugal Resident

The mystery of pearls in the Ria Formosa

by EMMA BERTENSHAW emma.bertenshaw@theresidentgroup.com University of the Algarve (UALG) has long been gaining a reputation of excellence based on the research of the local natural environment with emphasis on marine

January 17, 2012by Portugal Resident

Low-cost culture

Olhão Câmara has organised an extensive programme of events for this year at the municipal auditorium in response to the lack of an official entertainment calendar for the region. Live

January 17, 2012by Portugal Resident

Nursing home for Alcoutim

A much-needed nursing home is being built in the Alcoutim council, costing more than €1.9 million. The home, which is located in Balurcos, represents a dream for the many elderly

January 17, 2012by Portugal Resident