Sampaio backs UN
Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio has reiterated his belief that the United Nations should be central to resolving the Iraqi issue, as this is the only way out of the current
Shifting sands cause concern
The partial destruction of a sand barrier that separates the sea from the Ria Formosa is killing off shellfish and causing concern among the population of the small village of
Skilful sculpting
Award winning sand sculptors from across the globe are currently busy at work on a closed site near Algoz, creating more masterpieces for FIESA (Festival Internacional de Escultura em Areia)
Stray dog hunting
In a shocking incident that took place near Odelouca recently, Glenis Vowles’ dog, Sooty, was shot while out on a walk. He later died from massive internal bleeding. Speaking to
Then and Now – Omega Park’s baby boom
Last year, The Resident reported that Omega Park, the conservation area for endangered species which stretches over five hectares in Monchique, had opened its doors. A year on, the animals
Tornadoes blow through Sagres
Kitesurfer Grant Woodgate was astonished when he spotted a cluster of tornadoes just off the coast of Martinhal beach, near Sagres, at the end of last month. Grant was on
Cancer unit approved
The Ministry of Health has authorised the installation of the equipment for the Radiotherapy Unit in Faro. This authorisation, signed on April 9 by the Minister of Health, Dr. Luís
Zoos face financial problem
Animal parks are becoming increasingly popular with visitors to the region. But experts predict that most of the Algarve’s zoos will face serious financial difficulties trying to comply with recently
Car theft spree
Officers from Portimão’s PSP police force have arrested two Moldavian men after they carried out six car thefts in the city over the course of just one night. The presumed
Charlatans punished
Con artists, who pose as lawyers or solicitors and claim to offer proper legal advice, will face a one-year prison term under a new law that is about to be