Attacks in the Algarve
By RUTH SHARPE ruth@portugalresident.com TWO SERIOUS incidents took place on unsuspecting English Algarve residents last week, resulting in the assailants getting away with money and valuable belongings. The first attack
Port sets sail for London
By RUTH SHARPE ruth@portugalresident.com A SYMBOLIC voyage to transport a 1926 bottle of Port from Portugal to Her Majesty the Queen in London got underway on Saturday. Ricardo Diniz and
Christmas appeal
THE CHARITY which runs the Pirilampos children’s home in Albufeira is appealing for funds to help pay for a new mini-bus. Santa Casa de Misericordia de Albufeira currently uses a
Rain leaves its mark
HEAVY SHOWERS across the Algarve this month have caused structural damage to many houses, with emergency services responding to hundreds of calls for assistance. Strong winds and heavy rain in
Mysterious lights in Algarve skies
AN UNIDENTIFIED Flying Object (UFO) was spotted in the Algarve over the weekend, no less than three times in one night. Miguel Horta and Noel Rodrigues, two friends and residents
Neutering campaign begins
A neutering campaign for street cats and dogs will be held between Monday, November 27 and Friday, December 1, at Quinta dos Ciprestes, Ferrel in Lagos (Jeff Allen’s old veterinary
New sports facility for Loulé
CONSTRUCTION IS set to begin on a new sports park in Loulé, which should be ready in 2008. The park will be spread across 18.6 hectares and will have four
PSD party has the most party members
PORTUGAL’S centre-right PSD party is the party with the most members, according to national weekend newspaper Expresso. Since January 2005, more than 27,000 Portuguese citizens were members of a political
Santa draws the crowds
By NATASHA SMITH natasha@portugalresident.com Hundreds of children turned out at Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro on Saturday to welcome their favourite white-bearded, jolly, seasonal friend. Santa was cheered by
Shop ‘till you drop
THE LIONS Clube de Loulé, a charity dedicated to helping the local community, is holding its next fund-raising sale on December 3. Over the last two years, the club has