Jazz and soul at the Sheraton
Angelique Kidjo will open the Algarvian summer season with a performance on July 17 at the Sheraton Algarve. African-born Angelique Kidjo is a gifted vocalist whose work has resulted in
New music school for Lagoa
A new music school – the Escola de Música de Lagoa – opened last November to huge relief from parents and music pupils alike in western Algarve after fears that
Boozy bash in Silves
The Resident graphic designer, Inês Lopes, enjoys a tankard of local brew at the recent Silves Beer Festival, held at the Fábrica do Inglês. Although the attendance was disappointing, Inês
Aljezur alive
As part of 500 years of Foral celebration in Aljezur, a street was named after the famous D. Manuel I, next to the EBI/JI School. The celebration was enjoyed by
Card of life
Card of life AFPOP has established an agreement with the S. Gonçalo de Lagos Private Hospital. Under this agreement, AFPOP members will be able to join its ‘Cartão Vida’ (Card
Albufeira GNR men honoured
Local politicians have officially thanked the Albufeira GNR force for their professionalism in dealing with the trouble among English football fans in the town during the Euro 2004 Championship. Speaking
Cash for crèche
The Lions Clube de Loulé would like to thank all those who turned up to the garden party in Quinta do Lago recently to help raise funds for its latest
Monchique without chopper
Monchique residents have been shocked to learn that the helicopter stationed near Caldas de Monchique for the past few years is relocating to Loulé. This will leave the mountains without
AllStars in Algarve
Just when you thought the football was over, Portuguese Captain Luís Figo has announced that his charity project AllStars’04 is due to take place this Monday (July 12) at 7.45pm
A perfect match
Nike has some of the world’s biggest sports stars on its books, including footballer Wayne Rooney, basketball star Michael Jordan, tennis ace Andre Agassi and, of course, golf legend Tiger