One hour wait

A 45-YEAR-old man who suffered a diabetic seizure in Faro had to wait an hour for an ambulance to arrive. He managed to get himself outside his home and call

August 22, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Sardine prices double

THE COST of sardines has risen 100 per cent since last summer but fishermen across the region are claiming that this rise is due to higher standards of quality. According

August 22, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Six injured in car crash

SIX PEOPLE were seriously injured following a head-on crash between two vehicles on Wednesday morning on the IC1 near Ferreiras, Albufeira. The Centro Distrital de Operações de Socorros (CDOS), district

August 22, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Star studded fashion event

FÁTIMA LOPES, international renowned Portuguese fashion designer, showed her latest fashion and jewellery collection at a star studded event at the Vila Sol Hotel in Vilamoura on Saturday, August 11.

August 19, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

New hotel area manager

GENERAL MANAGER of Sheraton Algarve Hotel, Pine Cliffs Resort, Flavio Bucciarelli, has been named as the new area manager for the Algarve of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. He will

August 16, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Fatacil starts today!

TODAY (FRIDAY) is the first day of the 28th annual Fatacil in Lagoa, a fair that comprises arts and crafts, tourism, agriculture, gastronomy, industry and commerce traditionally opened by the

August 15, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Charity variety

A VARIETY show in aid of Algarve charity Castelo dos Sonhos, Castle of Dreams, is due to be held on September 16, from 8.30pm at Lagoa Auditorium. Many acts are

August 15, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Body and skincare

THE BODY and Skincare Centre has opened in Pêra, offering consultations and treatments. The centre will stock Crystal Clear anti-aging technology and products, and distribute to trade professionals, who will

August 15, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn