International mediums in the Algarve
Three internationally renowned mediums will be taking to the Algarve University stage in Faro on Friday, November 11, from 8pm. Janet Parker, Simon James and Brian Robertson will be addressing
60,000 emigrate to Brazil in search of a better life
By Chris Graeme chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com The economic and financial crisis in Portugal is leading to emigration en-masse to Brazil, Angola and France. After 20 years in which Portugal became a net-importer
Albufeira working hard to attract winter visitors
As tourism in the Algarve continues to decline, the municipality of Albufeira has decided to broaden the range of markets it promotes itself to. The European market that the Algarve
Two German tourists die in Lagos tour boat accident
Two German tourists died on Tuesday, November 8, in a boating accident in Lagos, in the western Algarve. Both female victims died after a “Sol de Lagos” tour boat sank.
Algarve resident dies a month after NYC helicopter crash
Algarve resident Harriet Nicholson, who was on a tourist helicopter that crashed into the East River in New York last month, died in hospital in the early hours of Sunday,
Indian “Guru” coming to Loulé
Formerly known as “Guru Maharaj ji”, Prem Rawat, an Indian teacher of a meditation practice he calls “knowledge” will present a series of conferences in the Municipal Library of Loulé.
Solution to credit problem
By Chris Graeme chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com The President of Banco Espírito Santo Investimento says that the way to return credit to the economy is by widening the timeframe for deleveraging. Deleveraging is
Investigation ordered into airport chaos
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@theresidentgroup.com An investigation into last week’s chaotic events at Faro Airport after the terminal’s roof was ripped off by freak winds and passengers attended to in a
St Martin’s celebrations in Portimão
Portimão will be celebrating St Martin’s Day from today (Friday) until November 13 during its annual fair at the Parque de Feiras e Exposições. The fair has taken place every
New trains arrive in Algarve
New, more modern Comboios de Portugal (CP) trains with sliding doors and air-conditioning are now running on the Vila Real de Santo António to Faro section of the rail network.