Cinema opens at Atrium

FINALLY, AFTER various delays, the cinema on the top floor of Faro Atrium, the new shopping centre in Rua de Santo António, Faro, opened to the public last Friday. No

February 16, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Alcantarilha crash

A MOTORIST from Algoz died in an accident at Poço Frito close to Alcantarilha, Silves on the EN 264 on February 5. Luís Carlos, 21, worked as a mechanic in

February 15, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Conman jailed

AN ITALIAN man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison and fined 40,000 euros for crimes he committed nearly seven years ago. Andrea Bassoli was finally arrested

February 15, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Explosive discovery

EXPLOSIVES WERE discovered by GNR officers while carrying out an investigation at a construction site in Caldas da Monchique on February 6. Officers had gone to the site to investigate

February 15, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Magical summer

If you are a fan of magic and illusions, then do not miss the Festival of Magic this summer in Albufeira. International magicians will be performing tricks and a magic

February 15, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Cooking in the sunlight

USING SOLAR power this summer could see residents cooking meals without using any gas or electricity. A meeting held at the University of the Algarve on February 3, revealed several

February 15, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Larger premises are needed

The Lions Clube de Loulé’s last charity sale in December raised 793 euros for the EXISTIR charity, an organisation that helps disadvantaged people in the Loulé area. The next sale,

February 9, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

More volunteers are needed

VOLUNTEERS ARE needed by Riding for the Disabled in the Algarve (RDA), a non-profit making charitable organisation. The organisation, which uses horses for hippotherapy for those with serious disabilities, needs

February 9, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn