Faro hospital nurses protest over job uncertainty
NURSES AT Faro Hospital were due to stage a protest on September 6 in order to pressurise the government into offering them increased stability with regards to their employment. Currently,
It’s back to work for the Algarve Orchestra
SEPTEMBER SEES the beginning a new musical season for the Orquestra do Algarve. The orchestra will be performing the music of Mozart and Lopes-Graça at the Igreja do Carmo in
Queen’s birthday celebration
This year has already seen many birthday celebrations and parties for HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 80th birthday, and on September 22, Faith in Music will present Last Night of the
Good luck Tim
Carvoeiro Tennis Club was the venue for a recent event to wish Tim Saltys success in the next stage of his tennis career, as well as giving him the opportunity
Albufeira Câmara helps Casa dos Rapazes
Albufeira CÂmara recently donated 750 euros towards the construction of a preschool for the Instituto D. Francisco Gomes, the boys orphanage in Faro, also known as Casa dos Rapazes. The
ECO POINT – New recycling taxes and fines
In this new series from The Resident, ECO POINT will look into Portugal’s stance on recycling – what is recycled, how it is recycled and what policies the government has
International dance festival comes to Algarve
VARIOUS CITIES throughout the Algarve will be involved in hosting the 10th International Contemporary Dance Festival “a sul”, which begins on September 15 and continues until October 21, featuring dancers
Money raised for Pirilampos
MEMBERS OF the St. Andrew’s Society recently had a fun night at Porches Pottery, with a treasure hunt in the garden and raffle, followed by supper prepared by Julie Garrett.
Attempted robbery at Slide & Splash
IT HAS been reported that two men attempted to rob Slide & Splash, the water park near Lagoa, in the early hours of August 28, but failed to break into
Charity day for animals
A charity day has been organised in aid of the Goldra Animal Sanctuary on Sunday, September 24, starting at 1pm and your support is urgently needed. The venue is Shakespeare’s

