Result Stands
Citroen have decided not to appeal against the disqualification of Rally of Portugal ‘winner’ Mikko Hirvonen. The Finn ended the rain-affected race in the Algarve clear of his field but
‘Green’ fair
Quarteira will be hosting the sixth Expo Ambiente e Energias Renováveis, an exhibition dedicated to the environment and renewable energies, in May. The fair will again take place at Praça
Visit the Caves
A new website has been created by Ideias do Levante association based in Lagoa to promote the natural rock formations and caves that exist along the Algarve coastline. The website,
French skates
‘Roller Lagos’ roller skating aces Ricardo Esteves, Diogo Marreiros and Martyn Dias took part in the prestigious French ‘Trois Pistes’ Tournament last week. Portuguese 300m record holder Esteves took 20th
Store Appeal
The new Solidariedade Social store in São Brás is requesting unwanted clothes for all ages, bedding, books, domestic equipment, baby items, toys, footwear and furniture for the needy. Also non-perishable
‘Oil and tourism don’t mix’
By INÊS LOPES – ines.lopes@algarveresident.com
Double fault
Algarve tennis ace Rui Machado has a fight on his hands after suffering the worst start to a season ever. The 28-year-old from Faro has lost his top national ranking
Olympic Dreams
Che Lagoense badminton star Telma Santos took a big step towards joining her Algarve club colleague Pedro Martins at the London Olympics this summer. The 28-year-old amassed 2720 world ranking
In the Swim
Portimão swimmer Alexandre Agostinho is part of the nine-strong Portuguese squad currently training for the European Championships in Hungary. The big event next month will be decisive as to which
Win or bust
Portimonense made use of the break afforded by the match-free League Cup final weekend- Benfica defeated Gil Vincente 2-1 to claim the silverware- by taking on Olhanense in a practice