Car thieves caught
A dramatic car chase in Armação de Pêra has led to the arrest of two youths aged 15 and 20, who are suspected of stealing several Fiat Uno cars. The
The Resident Exclusive
The BBC recently visited Portugal to film a series of interviews about how Portugal will cope with the huge number of fans expected to arrive for the Euro 2004 Football
Dolphin celebrates birthday
Sam the dolphin recently celebrated his 40th birthday at Zoomarine. The Thusiops-Truncatus dolphin is believed to be the second oldest in the world. “Although the life expectancy for dolphins is
Environmentalists against plan
Environmental groups Almargem and the LPN have condemned plans for the proposed Quinta da Ombria development in Loulé. The new tourist complex, headed by Finnish entrepreneurs, would involve the construction
Every little helps – part 2
In the second part of our look at how charity fundraisers are changing the lives of those in need in the region, The Resident journalist Nikki Hall meets a family
Flower torches mark procession
The traditional hallelujah festival, otherwise know as the flowered torch procession, organised by São Brás de Alportel and due to take place this Easter Sunday, is expected to attract hundreds
Give blood instead of Easter eggs
Don’t give eggs this Easter; donate blood and give the gift of life – it couldbe you or a family member who is saved by your donation. Come to the
Heroin seized
Officers from the Polícia Judiciária, in conjunction with the Portimão criminal department, recently arrested two individuals from the area of São Bartolomeu de Messines and Silves, on suspicion of selling
Illegal weapons seized
Police ballistics experts are increasingly concerned about the growing circulation of illegal weapons and explosives, after an Internal Security Report revealed that officers are seizing an average of four firearms
Learning about tea and cakes
Pupils of year six of the International School of the Algarve in Porches visited ‘Quinta dos Avós’ recently, a very pleasant café that makes and sells traditional cakes and teas,