Young dealers
Four teenagers in the Eastern Algarve have been arrested for dealing and consuming illegal drugs at their local schools. The first incident involved a 19-year-old student at the EB 2,3
A friendly visit
Locals in the Ria Formosa area were astonished earlier this week when several dolphins were spotted swimming in the river. Zoomarine biologist, Élio Vicente, revealed that although the water is
Water company explains
Over a month after a water pipe burst under the Portimão to the Via do Infante access route, a spokesman from the water firm Águas do Algarve has finally explained
Cars towed in Silves
Silves Câmara workers have removed five abandoned vehicles in Armação de Pêra and Vila de Pêra this month. The ‘Abandoned on Public Access’ scheme, which was introduced at the beginning
Perfect conditions for digging a hole
Hundreds of JCB sales staff have arrived from across the globe to take part in the British company’s annual worldwide training event in the Algarve. The high-profile three week programme
Pharmacies for region
A new pharmacy has recently opened in Pechão, Olhão. And according to the Minister of Health, Luís Pereira, more pharmacies are to be built in Rogil (Aljezur), Tunes (Silves), Altura
Latest on league
Two seasons ago, the Algarve Bowling League was set up with the aim of developing and fostering the game of bowls in the Algarve, and in Portugal generally. While there
Portimão pipe still awaiting repair
A month after a main water pipe supplying the Barlavento region burst under the newly inaugurated Portimão to A22/Via do Infante access route, there was still no date set for
Cycling star will race
Five time Tour de France winner and superstar cyclist Lance Armstrong has confirmed his participation in the Tour de Algarve cycling event next month, in a major boost for the
Mamamaratona 3 raises thousands
The final amount raised by the Mamamaratona 3 charity during 2003 is a staggering 88,445.01 euros. The official books are now closed and the Civil Governor has been notified of