PJ headquarters may move
Speaking at the opening of the new courthouse in Loulé, Minister of Justice, Celeste Cardona, mentioned the possibility of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) headquarters, currently in Faro, being moved to
Couple missing
On January 18 this year, Eric Klooster, a Dutchman in need of a heart operation, and his partner of three years, Renate Jörk, abandoned their rented Renault Clio near Budens.
Vila Vita staff under investigation
Several members of staff at the Vila Vita Park Hotel have been suspended from their duties pending an investigation into mismanagement of the resort. The locks to the managers’ offices
Noah set for return
Frenchman Yannick Noah is the first big name to confirm his participation in this year’s Grand Champions tennis tournament – the veterans’ competition that is played out every August at
Riders start year with a jump
The Algarve Riding Club’s first outing in 2004 – a showjumping event at Quinta do Lago Riding Centre – proved to be a great success. Club members enjoyed fine weather,
CASA to the rescue
A recent change to the official food regulations meant that children in the Pirilampos under-12 orphanage section of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Albufeira were left without a place
A living entity
It used to be a quiet valley, dozing under sun-baked almond trees. But now the plains to the west of Albufeira are home to a massive investment, which has transformed
Large shark stuns Sagres
A massive monk-shark, measuring 10 metres in length and more than two tonnes in weight, has been accidentally captured 12 miles off the Sagres coast. The unusually large fish was
Caterpillars out early
Every year, The Resident receives reports of animals and humans who have come into contact with the Processionary Caterpillar, a small grub which builds its nest in pine trees and
Explosive stash
A 20-year-old German man was arrested recently by officers from the Lagos GNR after he was discovered with illegal explosives. The arrest happened after the authorities acted on a report