Girl abused by stepfather
A 41-year-old man was taken into custody by the Faro PJ recently, after being accused of sexually abusing his partner’s under-age daughter. The girl, who is said to be less
Walk the length of the Algarve
IN 2007, it will be possible to walk the length of the Algarve along the Via Algarviana (Algarvean Track), an ecological pedestrian track. Developed and managed by environmental group Almargem,
GNR lend tourists a hand
Special police force assists tourists visiting Algarve The GNR is doing its bit to help tourists in need in the Algarve this summer. Forming part of the Tourist Support Patrol
World Press Photo exhibition national debut
THE WORLD Press Photo exhibition features one of the most prestigious collection of photojournalism in the world. This year, it is making its national debut in Portimão today (July 7).
Golf group swings into first place
THE RECENT announcement, from the André Jordan Group, that Lusotur Golfes figures have risen by 100 per cent in the last four months, confirms that the Algarve is still regarded
July welcomes best of jazz to Loulé
THIS MONTH sees the city of Loulé host one of the largest musical events in the country – the Festival Internacional de Jazz de Loulé, now in its 12th year.
Leroy Merlin opens … finally
DUE TO a miscommunication problem, the opening date for the Leroy Merlin superstore in Guia, printed in last week’s edition of The Resident as July 29, was incorrect. The Resident
More Blue Flags for Faro’s beaches
BLUE FLAGS have again been awarded to Farol, Deserta and Faro beaches this year and, for the very first time, to Culatra. The Blue Flag is the international symbol of
Leroy Merlin arrives in the Algarve – CORRECTION
The Resident regrets to inform its readers that, due to a miscommunication problem, the opening date for the Leroy Merlin superstore in Guia, which was printed in this week’s edition
At last, new police station for Lagos
FOLLOWING THE recent signing of an agreement between the Minister for State and Internal Administration, António Costa, and Lagos Câmara, it has been announced that a new police station will

