Heatwave boosts admissions
Emergency admissions to Faro Hospital increased by a third early last week following the recent heatwave. The increase in admissions continued on Tuesday, but then fell back on Wednesday, according
Festivals of Delight
Ballet lovers were treated to a wonderful staging of Sherazade by the Ballet Nacional da Ópera de Kiev earlier this week as part of the ongoing É Verão! É Portimão
Sardines return to Portimão
Portimão is once again playing host to the Sardine Festival at the Parque de Feiras e Exposições. This year, there will be eight restaurants for sardine lovers to choose from,
Portuguese chamber event
Vigia Group’s flagship development, Parque da Floresta, was this year’s venue for the Portuguese Chamber’s Annual Golf event. The afternoon golf competition, which attracted 30 players, was followed by a
Hooligans back in court
Firefighter Garry Mann, who was dubbed a hooligan ringleader by a Portuguese court after being arrested for disorderly behaviour during the Euro 2004 tournament in June, has confirmed his appeal
Mamamaratona 4 – Run for life 2004
New treatment for colon cancer Oral chemotherapy breakthrough In Portugal, nine people die of cancer of the colon every day, making it the second most fatal form of cancer. And,
Living in a war zone
Devastating forest fires have once again laid waste to huge swathes of the Algarve. Resident reporter Gabriel Hershman spoke to two first-hand witnesses to the blaze, who have very different
Junior stars shine
Golfing stars of tomorrow took to the golf course at Parque da Floresta recently for the resort’s annual Junior Golf Open. In all, 32 under 18’s, Algarve residents and holidaymakers
You enjoy, we drive!
Three local graduates have put together a campaign to reduce the number of deaths among young people in the Algarve. Their scheme, called You Enjoy, We Drive, involves a free
A 20 year tradition
Pinetrees Riding Centre in Almancil recently celebrated 20 years of activity. One of the longest established riding schools in the Algarve and the first to gain prestigious approval by the