Christmas shopping spending down 15% on 2010
Pre-Christmas sales in Portugal are expected to drop by around 15% on 2010 according to the Portuguese Confederation of Commerce and Services. That could translate into a loss of €600
Quality certification for Vilamoura
Vilamoura has received certification for its quality and environment management standards. The resort, administered by Inframoura, now sees both its residential and tourist infrastructures recognised. A spokesman for Inframoura said: “Vilamoura’s
CHRISTMAS TREAT
Lagos Sport, the organisers of the Estoril Open, are offering special ticket packages for next year’s 23rd edition of Portugal’s biggest tennis tournament until December 31. More information can be
Retailers rally against a tough Christmas
By EMMA BERTENSHAW & INÊS LOPES news@algarveresident.com During the winter months, many smaller towns in the Algarve become ghost towns, with some businesses closing for up to four months over
Clarity still missing following start of A22 tolls
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@theresidentgroup.com Via Verde, the entity responsible for managing the electronic tolls in Portugal, has said that no literature about the system is to be made available in
Robbed blind
Despite an early lapse in concentration which allowed Aves to take the lead in Portimão, the hosts had their latest Liga Orangina encounter under control for the best part of
Community mourns death of school director
Educational director Dr Renato Costa of the Vilamoura International School died on Monday following a long illness. He died in the hospital of Barreiro and a funeral service was held
Saint Andrew’s Society ball success
Members of the Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve held their annual Saint Andrew’s Ball at Le Meridien Hotel Penina last month. Guests were greeted by piper Malcolm MacGillivray and
CROSS CHAMP
National cyclo-cross champion Celestino Pinho is again leading the men’s rankings following last weekend’s victory at the Mirandela Portuguese Cup third round meeting.
Smuggled cigarettes seized
A Spanish-plated vehicle carrying a total of 730,000 cigarettes was intercepted by the GNR during a routine check near Olhão on December 11. The smuggled cigarettes, including brands such as