Regional update
Lies and insults in Faro José Vitorino (left), President of the Câmara Municipal de Faro, has revealed that he has recently received death threats. In a recent statement, he described
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
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
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 António Matias, the hashish was discovered
POLIS plan for Tavira
A protocol signed between Parque Expo 98 and Tavira Câmara is set to re-define the urban environment of the city with a plan that aims to integrate economic, social, environmental,
Tragic accident kills PSP agent
A PSP police commissioner lost his life in a tragic car accident during the weekend before Christmas. The accident occurred at the Lagoa turn off from the Via do Infante
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