Animals checked for virus
Scientists from the General Veterinary Directorate (DGV) are carrying out blood tests on animals in the region of the Algarve where two Irish tourists were contaminated with the West Nile
Satellites support fight against fires
The European Space Agency (ESA) is supporting a satellite service that will monitor damages caused by forest fires in European countries. The service will then identify areas prone to new
Babies for sale in Portugal
Police in Coimbra foiled a plan to sell an unborn Bulgarian baby to a Portuguese couple recently – and experts believe the case to be one of many. The investigation
Suspected arsonists arrested
Judicial Police officers have detained a couple suspected of starting at least four fires in the concelho of Almodôvar recently. One of the couple also ventured to the concelhos of
Back to school
CLIMT – Faro’s Centre for Modern Languages and Translation – offers a wide range of language courses, including Portuguese Language and Culture, with specialised teaching staff and excellent audio-visual support.
You enjoy, we drive!
Three local graduates have put together a campaign to reduce the number of deaths among young people in the Algarve. Their scheme, called You Enjoy, We Drive, involves a free
Bomb suspect linked to Portugal
It has been revealed that a man detained last week in a suburb of Madrid for alleged links to the March 11 on the city attacks had a Portuguese identity
Barroso impresses
Former Portuguese Prime Minister, José Manuel Durão Barroso, has been confirmed as the new head of the European Commission. Out of 732 members eligible to vote, 413 were in favour,
Bombeiros’ relief at new equipment
Firefighters were once again working round the clock as the recent heatwave saw temperatures soar well into the 40s, causing fires throughout the region and across the whole of Portugal.
Border vigilance to stay
Recent changes in strategy at the Algarve’s borders with Spain, involving spot-checks and mobile patrols, prevented the entry of more than 7,000 illegal immigrants during the Euro 2004 tournament. So