Sowing seasonal seeds
The archetypal Christmas symbol is a sad reminder of the decimation of Algarve forests. Forum Algarve, however, hopes to sow more than goodwill with a Christmas gift that will last.
A New Year night to remember
Albufeira Câmara has announced that rock star Bryan Adams will perform a free concert at Fisherman’s Beach, Albufeira, on New Year’s Eve. The singer, who has enjoyed a string of
SEF tackles beggars
A senior union delegate from the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) has revealed that his force faces a critical lack of manpower. “There is an enormous shortage of resources
Anti-tolls group plans new protest
Anti-tolls activists have announced that they will convene a meeting with all the region’s associations on December 9 to plan further protests over the winter. The ‘No to Tolls’ organisation
Stop the pong in Portimão
Portimão Câmara and Águas do Algarve (AdA) are hoping they have found the solution to put an end to the bad smell that emanates from the River Arade in Portimão.
Citrus fruits promoted
Algarve citrus fruits are to be promoted until the end of December by the Confederation of Portuguese Agriculturists (CAP), whose objective is to introduce the consumer to quality products. Apples
Portimão demands better policing
President of Portimão Câmara, Manuel da Luz, is demanding a larger number of policemen to patrol the streets of Portimão. “There is a feeling of insecurity as there seems to
Natural gas due in Portimão
Natural gas will be available in Portimão and Alvor before next summer, according to Medigás, the distributors for the Algarve region. The promise was made during a public presentation of
Solar panels could become law
President Jorge Sampaio wants solar panels to become mandatory for every new building constructed in the Algarve. Sampaio was speaking at a congress on the impact of climatic changes at
Take to the ice for trees
Forum Algarve in Faro is opening an ice rink this week with the aim of raising funds for the replanting of cork trees in Serra do Caldeirão – an area