Association now on-line
The new improved AFPOP website is now on line. The association for foreign residents in Portugal are delighted with the new site, which includes a ‘Members Only’ area. This is
Police find explosives
Police have detained two Spanish men after officers discovered that their truck was packed with more than a ton of explosive materials. The two individuals were travelling in a lorry
Babies smuggle cocaine
Officers from Faro PSP police recently arrested three young mothers from Portimão on suspicion of carrying cocaine in their children’s pushchairs. The arrests came when PSP officers raided the Bairro
Roadwork in Alvor
Portimão Câmara has announced that the road between Alvor Aerodrome and the Penina church will be resurfaced in April. According to sources, the road has been considered dangerous and the
Charity needs help
In order to continue helping orphans in the Algarve, the Charity Bazaar Estói needs your help as it is looking for a new shop. The charity must move from its
Serious horseplay
The Loulé Showjumping Championship at Quinta dos Amigos in Almancil, is a joint initiative by Horses Paradise, Quinta dos Amigos and Equus Algarve. The competition consists of six events in
Construction show open
The fourth Algarve Construction Exhibition opened its doors to the public at Parque das Feiras e Exposições in Portimão yesterday. According to the organisers, the fair is now one of
Surrender to Lusitanea
With the Euro 2004 tournament fast approaching, the Associação para o Desenvolvimento do Turismo da Região Centro (ADTRC), which is responsible for promoting the central regions of the country, has
Costly new laws
Dolphins are to be protected by new European Union regulations that will enforce strict new codes of practice for fishermen. It is estimated that around 170 Portuguese fishing boats will
Totoloto bonanza
Portugal’s Totoloto lottery game celebrates its 19th birthday this week and will mark the occasion on Saturday with its biggest ever accumulated prize of 5.1 million euros. According to Fernando