President seeks clarification on tolls decree
President of Portugal Cavaco Silva has questioned the government over the decree regulating the introduction of tolls on the remaining SCUT roads in Portugal, including the A22. As the Boliqueime-born
Algarve woman wins best actress award
By EMMA BERTENSHAW emma.bertenshaw@theresidentgroup.com A 21-year old Algarve based woman has won the best actress award for her role in the short film Drink at the Bragacine Film Festival in
Prison sentence
Two men received prison sentences for burglary and the attempted murder of a British citizen in the Algarve. According to Correio da Manhã newspaper, the Spanish and Colombian defendants, in
Autodrome receives SBK recognition
Infront Motor Sports has voted the Algarve International Autodrome (AIA) near Portimão winner of the 2011 Superbike Organiser Award. The award is given as recognition of the efforts made by
Quinta do Lago group contests parking charges
Businesses and residents of Buganvília Plaza and Quinta Shopping have met with Loulé Mayor Seruca Emídio to discuss concerns caused by the newly enforced parking charges. The meeting at the
Big Spenders to blame for Euro crisis, says PM
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com As France and Germany held a round of meetings in Paris to save the Euro from implosion, the Portuguese prime minister admitted the EU needed tougher
Roller skating for charity
Around 200 artistic roller skaters will be taking to the rink at Pavilhão Dr Eduardo Mansinho in Tavira tomorrow (Saturday) in aid of children in care. The event, from 9.30pm,
Briefing on tolls delayed
A press conference today (Friday) about the new tolls system on the A22-Via do Infante has been delayed twice. Via Verde, the entity responsible for managing the electronic tolls system
Run on tolls devices at Algarve post offices
With just two days to go until tolls come into effect on the A22, many post offices have run out of the devices that residents with Portuguese registered cars need
Christmas and New Year jazz in São Brás club
Swinging Christmas originals and covers will be on the bill when the Duncan Kinnell Quartet visits the São Brás Jazz Club at the Museum on Sunday, December 18 from 5pm.