Birds to fight caterpillar
An original and biological method to control the proliferation of the pine processionary caterpillar is under development in the Albufeira municipality and involves the placing of blue tit nest boxes
Carjacker arrested
A gun was held at the head of a driver in a carjacking crime in front of his Faro home. The driver, 50, was sitting in his parked vehicle making
The October 2013 Night Sky
Welcome to the October night sky. This is the month that sees the clocks go back. It will happen on the last Sunday, the 27th. The clocks will then be
The July 2013 Night Sky
Welcome to the July night sky. This is the month with some of the warmest nights in the northern hemisphere and when the sky is fully dark, the summer Milky
The April 2013 Night Sky
Welcome to the April night sky. This is the month when the nights get a little warmer and hopefully the skies a little clearer. The Panstarrs comet of March was
The March 2013 Night Sky
Welcome to the March night sky. This is the month of the spring equinox, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north. It marks the end of winter in
The February 2013 Night Sky
Welcome to the February night sky. Soon after sunset and practically overhead, the gas giant planet Jupiter is still well visible in the constellation of Taurus. This month we only
The January 2013 Night Sky
Welcome to the January night sky. Traditionally this month, in the northern hemisphere, the nights are long, dark and cold. But for those of you who can put up with
Night Guard Service (Guarda-Nocturno)
Perhaps one of Portugal’s most closely guarded secrets is the Night Guard Service. During some of the recent crime prevention seminars, organized by Safe Communities Algarve, an opportunity has been
The December 2012 Night Sky
Welcome to the December night sky. This is the month when we have the shortest days and the longest nights in the northern hemisphere. This happens due to the north