School rocks!
This year’s Faro Academic Week promises to be bigger and better than ever. Promoters have revealed that they expect an estimated 50,000 spectators to attend the live performances by some
Business Briefs…Business Briefs…
• Portugal’s growth will lag behind other euro-area nations, the International Monetary Fund warned. In its annual consultation with Lisbon, the IMF said it projects Portugal’s economy will grow one
Teenagers shopping surprise
Three German teenagers were recently arrested by the Faro PSP after they went on a shopping spree in Vila Real de Santo António using false 100 euro notes. According to
Car thieves caught
A dramatic car chase in Armação de Pêra has led to the arrest of two youths aged 15 and 20, who are suspected of stealing several Fiat Uno cars. The
The Resident Exclusive
The BBC recently visited Portugal to film a series of interviews about how Portugal will cope with the huge number of fans expected to arrive for the Euro 2004 Football
Dolphin celebrates birthday
Sam the dolphin recently celebrated his 40th birthday at Zoomarine. The Thusiops-Truncatus dolphin is believed to be the second oldest in the world. “Although the life expectancy for dolphins is
Environmentalists against plan
Environmental groups Almargem and the LPN have condemned plans for the proposed Quinta da Ombria development in Loulé. The new tourist complex, headed by Finnish entrepreneurs, would involve the construction
Every little helps – part 2
In the second part of our look at how charity fundraisers are changing the lives of those in need in the region, The Resident journalist Nikki Hall meets a family
Flower torches mark procession
The traditional hallelujah festival, otherwise know as the flowered torch procession, organised by São Brás de Alportel and due to take place this Easter Sunday, is expected to attract hundreds
Give blood instead of Easter eggs
Don’t give eggs this Easter; donate blood and give the gift of life – it couldbe you or a family member who is saved by your donation. Come to the