Algarve

TWO YOUNG Portuguese swimmers will swim from Sines Bay to Lagoa de Santo André in Costa Alentejana tomorrow (Saturday), as part of their training for an attempt to cross the

ANTÓNIO VILAR, Corrine Gaspar’s defence lawyer in the Intermezzo murder case, has decided to also represent her half brother, Thierry Beille in court. After visiting Mr Beille in jail, António

By: ELOISE WALTON eloise@portugalresident.com SILVES RETURNED to the past recreating the history, culture and traditions of the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries during the Medieval fair which ran from August

MANY EVENTS are planned at São Brás Museum this September including music, art exhibitions and lectures. An art opening is scheduled to take place on September 8 from 6.30pm, with

POLICE ARRESTED a total of eight people in Olhão and Vila Real de Santo António on Saturday (July 11) for driving offences. As part of the police’s annual Safety in

THREE PIECE band The Business is due to perform every Friday night, beginning tonight, at Barringtons Golf and Health Spa in Vale do Lobo, from 8pm. Jane Oliphant from Barringtons

By: ELOISE WALTON eloise@portugalresident.com SPAIN’S ENVIRONMENT Minister is due to sign an agreement with Portugal to develop a programme to reintroduce and then protect the Iberian lynx at a 150

A NEW website has been launched for the eastern Algarve with information about events, beaches, hotels, restaurants, Guadiana River cruises and golf, among other activities. Created by Associação Sotavento Algarvio,

THE THIRD annual Albuhera music and arts festival is due to take place tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday at Fishermen’s beach, in Albufeira, from 8.30pm. The event will feature a performance

THE PRESIDENT of the Freguesia of Ferragudo, Luís Alberto, has criticised the increased noise levels in Praia da Rocha during the last week. He said that despite several measures being