British prisoner in court
After 11 months on remand following his arrest on a golf course in Quinta do Lago, and one adjournment, Glaswegian prisoner Matthew Edwards’ case finally reached Faro Court recently. And
Cocktail fest in Albufeira
The Montechoro Hotel in Albufeira recently hosted six days of shaking, stirring and cocktail making – as the combined force of the 12th national ‘after-dinner’ cocktail competition, the first national
Jewellers robbed
Two masked men raided a jewellers in the centre of Portimão, stole 35,000 euros and brutally attacked the shop assistant. The attack happened shortly after the Luaris jeweller’s shop in
Celebrities flock to region
Portuguese football international Rui Costa, currently playing with AC Milan, is lending his name to one of the biggest new tourist complexes to be built in the Algarve, Costa de
Fire trauma lingers in hills
Although the forest fires of last summer are now well and truly consigned to the past, the suffering, shock and devastation they caused continue to affect the lives of many.
Put your presents in the bin
For over a year, Portimão Câmara officials have been looking for new ways to tackle the problem of dogs fouling the city’s streets. Now, politicians have launched a campaign to
Headless body washed ashore
A woman’s body was washed ashore at the Centeanes beach in Carvoeiro recently. The body was spotted by a local fisherman, who failed to retrieve it due to the rough
Crash tests fire crew
This three car pile up on the access road to Quarteira, near the roundabout to Loulé’s industrial zone, was organised as part of the recent International Civil Protection Day. Officers
Rain soaked rally
Monchique played host to the Campeonato Regional de Ralis do Sul Rally Championship recently and, with 50 teams taking part, the event proved to be an exciting test. The heavy
Considering careers
A recent careers symposium held for all international students living in the Algarve proved successful at inspiring and informing the region’s young people. This year’s event took place at the