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
Sports for all
In an unusual move, private building company Oceânico has combined forces with the Junta de Freguesia da Luz and the Câmara Municipal de Lagos to build an outdoor multi-sports complex
Dam work to restart
Work on the Odelouca dam project in Silves, abandoned since contractors downed tools last November, will go forward, according to AmÃlcar Theias, Minister for Urban Affairs, Planning and the Environment.
Longer season
FOR THE first time, the Algarve’s beaches will be officially ‘open’ between April 1 and October 31 – the longest season yet. The new dates were confirmed at a meeting
Chemicals in the Algarve
MANCHESTER duo, the Chemical Brothers, are set to headline a 24-hour non-stop dance music festival on July 17 at a beach in the Algarve, although the exact location has yet
English trainers help hospital
English instructors have come to Portugal to train hospital staff at Porto’s Santo António General Hospital in how to respond effectively in disaster situations. The move is part of the
Palácio in flames
OFFICERS from the Portimão bombeiros found themselves in danger recently as they fought a raging fire that broke out in a wooden house at Bairro do Palácio in Portimão. Vilarim
Addicts blamed for crime in Albufeira
ALBUFEIRA GNR officers have been busy throughout March, dealing with reports of stolen cars, drink drivers, illegal residents and robberies. In all, nine people, between the ages of 20 and