Algarve

THE CHARITY which runs the Pirilampos children’s home in Albufeira is appealing for funds to help pay for a new mini-bus. Santa Casa de Misericordia de Albufeira currently uses a

Do not miss your opportunity to incorporate shopping and charity, at Collections Ladies’ Fashions Grand Charity Stock Clearance on December 16 and 17, between 10am and 6pm. All clothes on

DO NOT miss Lights Out, the play written by Nicky Moran on November 24 and 25, at the São Lourenço School in Almancil. Tickets are still available, but book now

ATLANTIS PARK, a mega theme park representing an investment of 500 million euros and planned for construction in the Vales do Algoz area of Silves may not go ahead if

HEAVY SHOWERS across the Algarve this month have caused structural damage to many houses, with emergency services responding to hundreds of calls for assistance. Strong winds and heavy rain in

By RUTH SHARPE ruth@portugalresident.com WITH OVER 37,000 runners, two million spectators, more than 100 bands and TV cameras everywhere, the ING New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in

JOSÉ APOLINÁRIO, president of Faro Câmara, is calling upon the government to guarantee a standard express service (alfa-pendular link) between Faro and Seville as a priority before the Algarve/Spain phase

AN UNIDENTIFIED Flying Object (UFO) was spotted in the Algarve over the weekend, no less than three times in one night. Miguel Horta and Noel Rodrigues, two friends and residents

By NATASHA SMITH natasha@portugalresident.com Tourism in the Algarve held steady in October in comparison to the corresponding month in 2005. According to statistics released by Faro airport, there was a

AN APPEAL for old computer monitors made by the Alcantarilha Primary School in the October 6 edition of The Resident, has had an overwhelming response. The school has not only