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
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
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,
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
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
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
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,
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,
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
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,

