New York cyclists planning nude protest
Cyclists angered by the removal of a cycling lane in Brooklyn, New York, are planning a nude protest when heavy snow is expected to fall. The “Freedom Ride” is designed
The Noughties – a decade marked by upheaval and change
By SKIP BANDELE features@algarveresident.com Skip Bandele moved to the Algarve 14 years ago and has been with the Algarve Resident since 2003. His writing reflects views and opinions formed while
Solar energy
Dear Editor, I was very pleased to read in the Algarve Resident edition of December 18 that Grupo DST may invest 25 million euros on two solar projects in the
Special chocolate bar for Queen
Chocolate makers Cadbury create a special chocolate bar especially for the Queen each year, it has been claimed. The secret recipe is unknown but it is believed to be made
March
Shopping in Portimão A second retail park was officially inaugurated on March 26, 2009 in Portimão, with members of the public being able to sample some special offers as stores
January
Truck rampage in Lagos A 21-year-old Portuguese man was remanded in custody following a truck rampage in Lagos on January 17, which left one woman dead and seven other people
July
Shortage of hire cars in Algarve A shortage of hire cars in the Algarve in July put added peak-season pressure on a tourism industry already suffering badly as a result
April
Stobart star takes on Portugal Matthew Wilson (pictured right with father Malcom Wilson), 22, the youngest ever driver to win a WRC stage and score a driver’s point, was in
November
Luxury development approved near beauty spot A new luxury development has been approved for an area adjacent to the Lagoa dos Salgados in the parish of Pêra at a time
February
Storm damage Heavy rain, strong winds and high waves caused damage and devastation across the region in February. According to a spokesman from the national civil protection authority (ANPC), a