Atlantic kick-off
This year’s renewal of the Atlantic Cup (see January 13 edition of the Resident) gets under way tomorrow (Saturday) at the Stadium of the Algarve. Minor changes to the two-group
Barbie ban in Iran
Iran’s morality police are cracking down on the sale of Barbie dolls to protect the public from what they see as pernicious western culture eroding Islamic values. As the West
Big hit
The European Muay Thai boxing champion in the 60kg class, Rui Briceno, will take on Jonathan Fabian in a world title bout on February 11. The talented Algarvean is making
Bilingual signs spark internet debate
by INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@theresidentgroup.com Opinion over whether road and information signage in the Algarve should be in both Portuguese and English appears to be split, after a debate initiated by the
British music from Algarve Orchestra
A number of concerts with the focus on British classical music will be held in January, February and March by the Algarve Orchestra (OA). British conductor and associate of the
Calling all off-road enthusiasts!
Fissul pavilion in Silves will be hosting the seventh annual event dedicated to off-road vehicle enthusiasts in the Algarve on February 3, 4 and 5. Encontro Land Algarve, celebrating British
Carnival parties
Loulé Câmara has announced the Carnival programme for parishes Alte and Quarteira. In Alte, revellers will enjoy all the fun of Carnival on Sunday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 21,
COMING UP
In the second division south, Louletano fought out a 0-0 draw with Reguengos to remain eight points adrift of new leaders Oriental. Meanwhile Faro and Lagos are continuing their fierce
Electricity project approved
Vila do Bispo municipality has received approval for a €522,000 project to provide electricity to 19 rural roads within five parishes. In a ceremony at Vila do Bispo Câmara on
FCO has advanced plans for Eurogeddon, say papers
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com The Sunday Times claims that the British Government has drawn up plans to evacuate British citizens from Portugal and Spain in the event of a banking