Wheeled sharks
MORE THAN 8,000 euros has been given to Quarteira basketball club, Os Tubarões (The Sharks), to buy three wheelchairs for disabled athletes in their wheelchair basketball team. The money was
Harsher penalties
A PROMISE has been made to increase environmental protection and impose harsher penalties on those who break environmental laws in the Algarve. The environment protection service of the GNR and
Irish way of life
The St. Patrick’s Society of the Algarve is open to all nationalities who have an interest in or enjoy the Irish way of life, sense of humour and enjoyment. Music
Classical fun
The next classical music concert to take place at the São Brás Museum will be held on April 14.
Secrecy in oil exploration
MINISTER FOR the economy, Manuel Pinho, has been accused of being secretive and undemocratic in respect to the exploration of oil off the coast of the Algarve. The president of
An Austrian extravaganza
Following the success of Birgit Wegemann’s first opera dinner at the Sheraton Algarve Hotel at the Pine Cliffs resort in Albufeira, a second is due to take place on Friday,
Art in the Algarve
A PAINTING course, led by professional artists Brian and Maggie Robinson, will take place from May 15 to 20 at Oceânico’s resort, Estrela da Luz. This course will be held
Wonderful sculptures
SEVEN WONDERS of the world and of Portugal will be this year’s theme at the international sand sculpture festival, FIESA 2007, in Pêra, due to open on June 7. During
Motor Exhibition
Moto Expo 2007, an exhibition showcasing all kinds of motor vehicles, is being held at Portimão Arena in the Parque das Feiras e Exposições this weekend. The event will give
Bar robbery
THIEVES BROKE into BAR 101, above Kiss FM in Albufeira, last Monday night (March 5) and stole between 15,000 and 20,000 euros worth of items. Allegedly, the thieves accessed the