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
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
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
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.
Ancient Roman settlement discovered in Lagos
TWO YEARS of archaeological excavations have revealed many structures and artefacts at Monte Molião, an ancient Roman site near Lagos. Last summer, Lagos Câmara and the Lisbon University began the
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
One in 10 employees in Portugal is an immigrant
ONE in 10 employees contracted for a small, medium or large company and paying social security contributions in 2006 was a foreign immigrant. Eighteen per cent of Portuguese bosses that
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
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
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

