Algarve

By: NATASHA SMITH natasha@portugalresident.com AS THE internet promotes the globalisation and exchange of ideas and communication, the dark side of this new media continues to expand. Scams using the internet

ONE OF the 13 construction companies and consortiums that have submitted bids to construct the new Iberian Lynx reproduction centre in Silves will soon be chosen by Águas do Algarve,

AN ENGLISH man, who unplugged sound cables at two music events in Ferragudo and allegedly attacked the President of the Junta de Freguesia in August (See The Resident August 31),

ALMANCIL GNR arrested a man on Saturday in the possession of 70 doses of hashish. The youngster was detained during an operation held by the police in Jardim das Comunidades,

CHESTNUT ROASTING parties have been organised by several Juntas de Freguesia across the Algarve for residents and visitors to enjoy the November tradition. It is common for visitors to be

THE ENGLISH Freemasons in the Algarve presented a cheque for 2,000 euros to the Algarve Oncological Association (AOA) on October 8, at the Hotel Garbe in Armação de Pêra. From

By: ELOISE WALTON eloise@portugalresident.com THE ALGARVE’S largest exhibition and conference centre was unofficially inaugurated by various local political figures at a cocktail party, followed by a concert from the Algarve

BARLAVENTO HOSPITAL has opened a new cardiac and stroke unit, which will deal with around 350 emergency situations in the western Algarve each year, as part of the national programme

A YOUNG Monk Vulture was spotted on Praia Grande beach, in Ferragudo, last Thursday (October 18). Although this species of vulture once thrived in Europe, it has become endangered on