July welcomes best of jazz to Loulé
THIS MONTH sees the city of Loulé host one of the largest musical events in the country – the Festival Internacional de Jazz de Loulé, now in its 12th year.
Readers’ Survey results
THE Readers’ Response Survey is something that the team at The Resident always look forward to, as it gives our readers a chance to voice their ideas and comments on
Walk the length of the Algarve
IN 2007, it will be possible to walk the length of the Algarve along the Via Algarviana (Algarvean Track), an ecological pedestrian track. Developed and managed by environmental group Almargem,
Centre for physical medicine opens in São Brás
CARMEN PIGNATELLI, the Portuguese Secretary of State for Health, recently signed a contract, allowing building to start on the Algarve’s first Centre of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in São Brás
Fierce promotion campaign initiated abroad
THE ALGARVE Tourism Association (ATA) has launched a 1.5 million euro campaign to promote the Algarve region in Spain, Germany and Holland. These countries are three of the most important
Council and scouts work together to prevent
VILA REAL de Santo António (VRSA) Câmara has recently established an agreement, worth 11,000 euros, with its local scout group, with the objective of creating a mobile security team for
Girl abused by stepfather
A 41-year-old man was taken into custody by the Faro PJ recently, after being accused of sexually abusing his partner’s under-age daughter. The girl, who is said to be less
World Press Photo exhibition national debut
THE WORLD Press Photo exhibition features one of the most prestigious collection of photojournalism in the world. This year, it is making its national debut in Portimão today (July 7).
Barclays opens branch in Albufeira
BARCLAYS HAS recently opened its first branch in Albufeira, in Rua do Município. According to the firm, Barclays intends to reinforce its growing presence in the Algarve region, “by bringing
Supermarket group donates equipment
FARO HOSPITAL’S paediatric unit was among the 19 units from around the country to receive a much-needed donation of new medical equipment, as part of the Missão Sorriso campaign (Mission

