Every little helps – part 2
In the second part of our look at how charity fundraisers are changing the lives of those in need in the region, The Resident journalist Nikki Hall meets a family
Gang attack again
For the second time within a month the so-called ‘mobile phone gang’ have attacked the Portugal Telecom (PT) shop in Albufeira and stolen over 30 mobile phones. According to eyewitnesses,
Pharmacy for Faro airport
The medical authorities have authorised plans for a new pharmacy in Faro airport. According to airport management company ANA, more than 4.8 million people travelled to or from Faro last
Roadwork in Alvor
Portimão Câmara has announced that the road between Alvor Aerodrome and the Penina church will be resurfaced in April. According to sources, the road has been considered dangerous and the
Babies smuggle cocaine
Officers from Faro PSP police recently arrested three young mothers from Portimão on suspicion of carrying cocaine in their children’s pushchairs. The arrests came when PSP officers raided the Bairro
Construction show open
The fourth Algarve Construction Exhibition opened its doors to the public at Parque das Feiras e Exposições in Portimão yesterday. According to the organisers, the fair is now one of
More performers to rock Portugal
Festival organisers SHOW 4U have announced that Andy Smith, the DJ from Portishead, is the latest artist to confirm he will perform alongside the Chemical Brothers at the República Independente
A taste of Scotland
The spectacular flavours of Scotland were on the menu at Crawfords – a little taste of Scotland – recently, when the restaurant held a very successful whisky tasting evening in
Serious horseplay
The Loulé Showjumping Championship at Quinta dos Amigos in Almancil, is a joint initiative by Horses Paradise, Quinta dos Amigos and Equus Algarve. The competition consists of six events in
Vale do Lobo III gets go-ahead – 500 M euro plan approved
After a long wait, government ministers have approved the plans for Vale do Lobo III, a major new development project for the luxury golf and beach resort, which represents an