Walk the rocks in Portimão
WALKING THROUGH one of the most spectacular rocky landscapes of Portimão’s coast line is enough motivation for those who enjoy being outdoors at the weekend. But having the chance to
Apolinário vs Vitorino
FORMER Faro Câmara President, José Vitorino, from the Social Democrats Party PSD, has announced that he will be running against current President José Apolinário in the 2009 elections. The opposition
Murder charge
PORTIMÃO COURT has decided not to charge five out of the seven gang members that were in preventive prison for the murder of Lagos police chief, Sérgio Martins, in December
Algarve briefs extra
Women’s Futsal Cup
Dance festival
CONTEMPORARY DANCE is on show until the 29th of this month as part of the Spring Dance festival taking place at Portimão Municipal Stadium. Tickets are on sale at the
Skull found
POLICE ARE studying a skull that was discovered by a shepherd in Castro Marim recently, while he was walking his sheep next to the A22 motorway. The skull was allegedly
Honour your heart
ALGARVE STADIUM in Faro will host an interactive campaign to promote the dangers of heart disease, organised by the Portuguese Cardiology Society on April 22. Many sports activities will be
Murder trial draws to a close
CLOSING STATEMENTS were heard in Albufeira court last week, in the trial of five men accused of murdering Irishman Michael Ahern in September 2005. “I am not a cold murderer,”
Full speed ahead this weekend
THIS WEEKEND sees the River Arade host Lagoa’s 2007 Power Boat Grand Prix. The event, taking place at Mexilhoeira da Carregação on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22, comprises the national
Gymnastics World Cup
Flexibility, strength and balance will all be on show in Portimão this month when the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup returns to the arena at the Parque das Feiras e Exposições.

