Charitable concert
A concert in aid of Portugal’s poorest people will be presented by the Wind Orchestra of the Algarve in the Lagoa Municipal Auditorium tomorrow (Saturday), at 9.30pm. Sponsored by the
Claim that wages not paid for three months
Protests at the Carlos Saraiva (CS) Salgados Grande Hotel in Albufeira have begun due to alleged wage arrears of three months. It is understood that around 340 employees of the
Hospital appeal
Barlavento Hospital (CHBA) in Portimão has made an appeal for donations to help needy families. Under the slogan ‘This Christmas let’s all give a helping hand to those most in
Lagos tree removal
Four trees in the historic centre of Lagos will be removed by the Câmara on December 12 for safety reasons. The trees are said to be in weak condition and
Madeleine search
Scotland Yard detectives have been flying to Spain over the past two weeks to investigate new developments as part of a review of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Detectives have
New campsite in Alcoutim area
Construction of a new campsite in Pereiro, near Alcoutim, has begun. The Parque de Merendas e Auto Caravanismo do Pereiro is located near the dam and includes a picnic area
New market
A new initiative by Lagos Municipal Library will see used books and collectables being sold at a new monthly market. The first will take place at the Antigos Paços do
Poets and pints
Members and guests of the Algarveans Theatre Group took time out on November 25 to celebrate 20 years of amateur theatre in the Algarve with a night themed Poets and
Portuguese National Health Service charges to double
Health minister Paulo Macedo admitted on Monday that users of the Portuguese National Health Service would face a doubling in moderate charges. Speaking on a special edition of the RTP1