Jackpot in Porto
The two highest ever Totoloto Jackpot prizes have been won by a consortium of 17 caretakers and nurses from the Transplant Unit at the Oncology Institute in Porto and an
Lagos Hospital enquiry launched – Two die after anaesthetics
Controversy is raging following the untimely death of two patients who were being treated in Lagos District Hospital. Both patients died before routine operations – Albufeira resident Albertina Fátima Estêvão,
Albufeira transport
Albufeira’s transport system is being overhauled with the creation of three new urban bus routes. The decision to launch a tender for the new routes, valued at 852,000 euros, was
Parque das Cidades considers plans
Several businesses – including a four-star hotel – could be built in the grounds of the Parque das Cidades, the site of the Algarve Stadium and the venue for three
Algarve Easter bonanza
The Algarve is expected to play host to a million people over the Easter period. And, according to the hotel association AHETA (Associação dos Hotéis e Empreendimentos Turísticos do Algarve),
Record sales
Rock in Rio-Lisboa promoters recently revealed to The Resident that an estimated 83,000 tickets were sold for the event within the first month. “It is double the amount sold for
Bond Night at Bar Havana
Everyone likes an excuse to get dressed up, and Bar Havana in Carvoeiro is giving you the opportunity to ‘Dress to Kill’ this month with the first of their themed
School rocks!
This year’s Faro Academic Week promises to be bigger and better than ever. Promoters have revealed that they expect an estimated 50,000 spectators to attend the live performances by some
Business Briefs…Business Briefs…
• Portugal’s growth will lag behind other euro-area nations, the International Monetary Fund warned. In its annual consultation with Lisbon, the IMF said it projects Portugal’s economy will grow one
Teenagers shopping surprise
Three German teenagers were recently arrested by the Faro PSP after they went on a shopping spree in Vila Real de Santo António using false 100 euro notes. According to