Algarve

A CHARITY golf tournament organised by the Instituto D. Francisco Gomes, commonly known as Casa dos Rapazes de Faro, a home for underprivileged boys in Faro, was held recently, raising

REGISTRATION FOR classes available at Albufeira’s municipal swimming pools can now be made. The Escola de Actividades Aquáticas offers something for everyone, from babies to the elderly, as well as

Pat has been unwell for some time and, on medical advice, is taking time to regain her health. She was sad to have to stand down, as she told her

THE ANNUAL AFPOP Bowls Tournament was held at the Santo António Bowls Club in Alvor last month, when 36 bowlers enjoyed a keen competition. Winners were Paula Montgomery and Marion

THE NUMBER of rounds played on the Algarve’s golf courses this year could exceed one million for the first time ever, representing an increase of around 10 per cent against

Faro Hospital desperately needs funds Faro District Hospital is in desperate need of a new paediatric emergency department. The current conditions at the existing paediatric section are cramped and unsatisfactory

A NEW exhibition by award winning artist José Carlos Fernandes will open to the public at the Galeria de Arte da Marina de Albufeira on November 19 at 5pm. The

THERE ARE many reasons to visit the Christmas fair at the Centro de Línguas, Cultura e Comunicação (CLCC) in Portimão, on December 3. You can find unusual Christmas gifts, buy

THE VERDICT in the Joana case, the little girl who disappeared from the village of Figueira (Portimão), on September 12, 2004, was announced last Friday to a packed gallery at

LUSORT HAS recently announced its planned investment of 750 million euros for Vilamoura, representing a major project that will include residential property, hotels and tourist accommodation, as well as significant