Algarve stadium music
After the first major football match is played at the new Algarve stadium, namely the England versus Portugal friendly on February 18, the sports ground will be the scene for
Armstrong set for Algarve
Although official confirmation has not been forthcoming, it is believed that American cycling superstar Lance Armstrong will participate in the 30th edition of the Algarve Tour, set to take place
Course control
A report into the region’s golf facilities has concluded that the Algarve should not build more than 41 full size 18-hole courses, at least until the year 2020. According to
Diver discovers hashish
A professional diver has uncovered a package containing 34 kilos of hashish near Albufeira Marina. According to the head of the Albufeira GNR, Captain AntĂłnio Matias, the hashish was discovered
Health boost for region
Two historic events concerning the Algarve’s health service took place recently. The first was the opening of the Hospital da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Portimão. The new health facility
The earth will move
This month, Vilamoura will host the world’s biggest JCB conference. From January 16 to February 4, the British company, JCB Training, along with Motivo, the company which sells JCB’s in
Cleaning up Faro
According to one local shopkeeper, the streets of Faro are turning into a rubbish tip. “After more than three phone calls to the authorities,” he explained, “the municipal services came
Underage sex scandal in Vau
A further two suspects are now believed to be involved in an underage sex scandal, which has shocked the Algarve. According to the authorities, eight individuals have already been arrested
A new start for the British School
After a long struggle and many complications, Alice Van den Eine re-opened the doors to the British School last September and with a new address, just outside Lagoa, it is
Computer helps school fund
The fund efforts of the Barlavento English School in Espiche received a shot in the arm with a Christmas raffle that raised more than 600 euros. The prize was a