Extraordinary kitchens
DUTCH KITCHEN manufacturer, Keller Kitchens, launched two new kitchen lines at the Keller Design centre in Boliqueime last week. Around 40 Keller dealers travelled to the Algarve to see an
Câmara approves bioelectric centre in Monchique
FOREST RESIDUE could be used to generate electricity at a bioelectric centre in Monchique. Preliminary studies have been carried out and the project has been approved by Monchique Câmara. The
Win a Champagne Sailing Trip
Whether you are a resident, visitor, setting sail or even dropping anchor, Algarve Travel Solutions is here to help. Fiona Dransfield offers a personal service to find the most competitive
Bikers rev up in Albufeira
Hundreds of motorbike enthusiasts are expected to descend on Albufeira on, Saturday October 14, to take part in the sixth National Harley Davidson Meeting. The event is being organised by
The Algarvean’s autumn offering
The Algarvean’s Experimental Theatre was formed several years ago by a group of enthusiastic amateur performers. Fifteen years later, with many pantomimes and plays behind them, members are once again
New retirement development opening in Lagos
By RUTH SHARPE ruth@portugalresident.com PEOPLE seeking a secure lifestyle and a safe investment should take a look at an exciting new opportunity in the Western Algarve. The International Retirement Club
Oo-Boop-I-Do are in town
New to Portugal, the Oo-Boop-I-Do Band plays hot dance music from the nightclubs of the 1920’s and is orchestrated and introduced by a very entertaining Ian Carfrae. Ian has recreated his Oo-Boop-I-Do
Media giants and politicians still showing no compassion …
Media giants and politicians still showing no compassion for animals By RUTH SHARPE ruth@portugalresident.com ANTI-BULLFIGHTING activists have expressed their disappointment at the lack of positive responses to last month’s campaign
Breast cancer is Portugal’s biggest killer of women
By CAROLINE CUNHA caroline@portugalresident.com BREAST CANCER is the main cause of death in women in Portugal, with 1,500 dying from the disease every year. Around 4,500 new cases are identified
Beach Bars ignored by Environment authorities
By RUTH SHARPE ruth@portugalresident.com REMEMBER 2001 when we were trying to figure out why our favourite beach bars were forced to undergo major renovation works? Five years on, it appears

