New cultural publication

A NEW cultural guide to the Algarve, which includes details on monuments, churches, museums and archaeological sites in the region, has been published in English and Portuguese. The 150 page

June 18, 2008by shareitIn

Network lunch

AT THIS month’s Network lunch, David Thursfield will lead a session on marketing and advertising in the Algarve. David has an extensive history of working in marketing on an international

June 18, 2008by shareitIn

Oranges are not only fruit

AN ART installation of oranges representing the Algarve is one of the innovative pieces of art on display at Fort Pau da Bandeira as part of the Local Worlds: spaces,

June 18, 2008by shareitIn

High fire risk

FIVE COUNCILS in the Alentejo and the Algarve were classified as high risk for fires early this week. Another 16 councils in the centre and south of Portugal were considered

June 18, 2008by shareitIn

Cancer prevention

LOULÉ CÂMARA has organised a skin cancer awareness event at the Praça do Mar on June 28. Inside a marquee, which will open from 10.30am, will be information about skin

June 18, 2008by shareitIn

Bikers meet

FARO WILL be hosting the Algarve’s 27th international motorbike convention along the Estrada da Praia in Faro between July 17 and 20. The four day convention will include concerts and

June 18, 2008by shareitIn

Petrol stations run out of fuel

By: ELOISE WALTON eloise@the-resident.com FUEL SHORTAGES across Portugal caused people to panic buy on Wednesday, leading to many petrol stations running out of fuel and having to close. Rui Vieira,

June 11, 2008by shareitIn

Portimão hosts parades

PORTIMÃO WILL be hosting the traditional Marchas Populares, annual Portuguese parades, on Sunday, and then again on June 21, 28 and 29, in different parts of the city. On Sunday,

June 11, 2008by shareitIn

Rural culture

ART EXHIBITIONS and a series of workshops are taking place around Portimão as part of the initiative entitled Portimão, Arte em Espaço Rural, until June 29. Mexilhoeira Grande parish council

June 11, 2008by shareitIn

Construction begins on Iberian lynx centre

By: ELOISE WALTON eloise@the-resident.com PORTUGAL’S FIRST Iberian Lynx reproduction centre in Silves is one of the largest environmental policy investments in the country, according to Environment Minister, Francisco Nunes Correia,

June 11, 2008by shareitIn