International club returns under new management
The International Club of Lisbon, a club which is devoted towards fostering relationships between Portugal and other countries, continents and peoples, has returned under new management and new name –
Why the European summitto end debt crisis failed
By Chris Graeme chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com ‘In My View’ is written by freelance journalist and photographer, Chris Graeme, who lives in Lisbon and enjoys subjects such as world economics and politics. He is
Making art from the news
By Emma Bertenshaw editorial@theresidentgroup.com Escola de Artes in Lagoa is featuring the creative works of local artist Carlos Clemente in an exhibition that runs until today (Friday). The Algarve Resident
Wine society celebrates Christmas in style
Seventy-three members of the Algarve Wine Society and guests held their annual Christmas lunch at the Tivoli Marina Beach Resort in Vilamoura on December 7. The event took place in the Menta
Motorway traffic falls 11% over tolls
Traffic journeys on Portugal’s motorway network plummeted by around 20.3 million in the first nine months of the year, according to the latest statistics from the Road Infrastructure Institute. The
€4 million to be invested in firefighting in Algarve
Algarve firefighters are set to receive eight new tactical command vehicles, the Algarve Câmaras Association AMAL revealed this week. This is to be the first phase of a regional campaign
New fishing retreat in the foothills near Monchique
By EMMA BERTENSHAW emma.bertenshaw@theresidentgroup,com A new 250 acre private estate is offering lakeside fishing and camping in the foothills near Monchique. John Campbell, who was formerly a game keeper with
Loulé Flute Ensemble
A concert will take place to mark the 17th anniversary of the Loulé Flute Ensemble on January 28 at 9.30pm. The event will be held at the Nossa Senhora da
NYT on Algarve
According to the New York Times the Algarve is a top preferred travel destination for 2012 and is described as a “sun-drenched region”.The Algarve is said to feature new and
Poll Results January 06
Last week we asked our online readers if they were financially prepared for this year’s big tax hikes. A large majority, 73%, said they weren’t, with just 27% ready. The