Hospital causes divide

PRIME MINISTER José Sócrates and Health Minister António Correia de Campos were in Faro at the weekend to discuss the planned Hospital Central do Algarve but the meeting was dogged

August 1, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Rain brings tourism

AS RAIN continues to pound southern England, the number of people booking holidays out of the country to destinations including Faro has risen. The heavy rain, which has caused widespread

August 1, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Sagres hotel renovated

HOTEL DA Baleeira in Sagres has gained another star, elevating it to a four star hotel, following the addition of several new amenities after eight months of renovation works that

August 1, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Desalination is risky

INCREASING DOMESTIC water reserves through a desalination process might bring more risks than benefits to the Algarve, says an expert from Instituto Superior Técnico, a Portuguese university. According to Luís

August 1, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Koolest concert

KOOL AND The Gang did not just Get Down On It but they were in the Algarve to Celebrate and made it the perfect disco night out of the summer.

August 1, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Nelly gets loose

NELLY FURTADO energised thousands of fans at her concert at Albufeira’s Estádio Municipal on Friday, July 27. The extra hour’s wait was quickly eclipsed by the fantastic performance given by

August 1, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Syringe scare

A YOUNG boy stepped on a syringe last Wednesday (July 25) while he was playing in the sand in front of Sasha Beach, Praia da Rocha. He was taken to

August 1, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Health screening

PEOPLE WANTING to check their blood pressure, diabetes or cholesterol problems can go along to a screening session tomorrow (Saturday) at the Auditório Municipal de Portimão from 3pm to 6pm.

August 1, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Roman tombs found

THREE ROMAN tombs were found during the archaeological excavations for the new car park at Largo das Mouras Velhas in Faro (read ‘New car park for Faro centre’ in last

August 1, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn