Faro Capital of Culture a ‘vanity fair’
FOLLOWING a shock decision made at an emergency meeting between the Algarve Regional Conservatory (CRA) and the Pedro Ruivo Foundation (FPR), the organisations have issued a joint statement declaring their
A unique top-to-toe pampering experience
THE SALON in Alto Club, Alvor, offers an extensive range of hair and beauty treatments, which combined with a professional and friendly team, calming décor and beautiful surroundings, make this
Portimão’s new market cut by half
THE NEW Portimão Municipal Market will be built without a large underground car park. Of the 385 underground parking spaces initially planned, only 75 are included in the new project.
Algarve PSD welcomes Santana Lopes
Fiscal competence is emphasised During his address, Santana Lopes forecast that last year’s structural deficit would be around 3.9 per cent of GDP. But he added that the overall deficit,
São Tomé minister visits region
Hélder Martins, President of the Regional Tourism Board (RTA), received at his Faro office Helder Paquete Lima, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of São Tomé e Príncipe, who was
Portimão’s old bridge still awaiting repair
TWO STONES from one of the supporting columns of the old bridge in Portimão have moved from their original positions, a situation that first became evident nearly two years ago.
Stray Dog to sniff out TV talent
STRAY DOG Productions, producers of the much-lauded ‘Fulgor’ spectacular at the 2002 Pinheiros Altos summer ball and the follow-up soon-to-be released TV documentary Dog Days, is out and about looking
Albufeira stages concert for tsunami victims
ALBUFEIRA CÂMARA is staging an entertainment spectacular tonight (Friday, February 4) at the borough’s municipal stadium, in an effort to raise funds for the victims of the tsunami tragedy. Due
International parcels disappear into ‘black hole’
THE RESIDENT has learned this week that “between 150 and 200 Royal Mail parcels dating back to December 1”, sent from the UK to expats living in the Algarve, have
Portimão beaches clean all year round
A PROTOCOL, signed between Portimão Câmara and EMARP, the municipal water and residue company, stipulates that the latter is now responsible for cleaning the borough’s bathing areas. The beach-cleaning project

