Burgau youth organisation is looking for volunteers
A NON-profit youth organisation based in Burgau is looking for volunteers to help develop educational and recreational activities for children and young adults in the Algarve. The Projecto Novas Descobertas,
Loulé hospital boost
FOLLOWING YEARS of disputes and lack of funds, the renovation of Loulé hospital was due to begin this week and is scheduled to reopen by the end of next year.
Traditional fair
FOR THE 15th consecutive year, a fair dedicated to local flavours and traditions of the Monchique hills will take place at the municipal heliport on March 1 and 2. The
Drug trio arrested
POLICE SEIZED cocaine and heroin and arrested three people at a cafe in Quarteira last Wednesday (January 30) on suspicion of drug trafficking following a four-month surveillance operation. Police initiated
Sheik invests in region
Multimillionaire SAUDI Sheik and owner of Pinheiros Altos resort in Quinta do Lago, Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber, has bought the Algarve’s two Meridien hotels, Dona Filipa, in Vale do
Airport hotel planned
A HOTEL could be constructed next to Faro airport in an effort to improve the facilities and services available for passengers. The hotel forms part of ANA Aeroportos overall development
On your marks
TWO RUNNING groups have been set up in preparation for the final 10km of the 2girls2run charity campaign, which will take place on May 10 and is open to the
President raises breast cancer awareness
PORTUGUESE PRESIDENT Cavaco Silva has appealed to the leaders of the Algarve’s health sector to facilitate breast cancer screenings in rural areas. Cavaco Silva, who was taking part in the
Support
LOULÉ CÂMARA has allocated 15,000 euros to help improve the hygiene and sanitary facilities of the headquarters of the Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s association in Quarteira. According to the association, the
Ongoing castle renovation
PALM AND citrus trees as well as aromatic herbal plants have now been planted in the new gardens which are part of the ongoing renovation of Silves castle. Within the

