Algarve

THE WOODEN roof of the Cathedral of the Algarve in Silves could collapse at any moment because the timbers are so rotten. The central nave and two lateral aisles have

SEVERAL DOGS have been victim to poisoning in Guia and Algoz, suspected to have been put down by hunters. Two Dalmatians were killed on December 13, after coming into contact

By NATASHA SMITH natasha@portugalresident.com FARO CÂMARA’S New Year’s resolution will be to reclaim and develop the shoreline in the Bom João area, with a view to converting it into a

UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT fraud is being actively tackled by the government, thanks to new legislation. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the social security office in Monchique last week, the Minister

THE SCENE was set, Santa had arrived, courtesy of British Airways, and the tree was in position. Nearly 100 people attended the Vale da Pinta Golf resort on Saturday, December

MP JOSÉ Mendes Bota was re-elected President of the PSD (the Social Democratic Party) in the Algarve on the evening of December 7, winning an 87 per cent share of

By CAROLINE CUNHA caroline@portugalresident.com EARLIER THIS year, following comments by the Environment Minister, reported in the September 8 edition of The Resident, it looked likely that consumer water bills would

MORE THAN 100 members of the Algarve Wine Society and guests celebrated the advent of Christmas with a traditional lunch at the Amadeus restaurant in Almancil, organised by Paul Lucas.

Lagoa Câmara has pledged to invest in the community and create a wheelchair friendly area. A document will be signed between the câmara and the Associação Portuguesa de Planeamento do