Drug busts
Four individuals were arrested recently in two separate drug busts in the Barlavento and Sotavento regions. The authorities seized a total of 1,500 doses of illegal drugs, which included substances
Armstrong on form
Lance Armstrong took his first steps towards a historic sixth victory in the Tour de France this week. He opened his 2004 racing schedule by riding in the Volta ao
All quiet on the Western front
Wednesday was football day in the Algarve in more than one sense. England’s friendly encounter with Portugal not only marked the inauguration of the new Algarve Stadium on the international
Luxury resort awaits new stars
Following recent reports in the Portuguese press claiming that the Vale do Lobo resort has been incorrectly classifying itself as a five-star resort, the complex has removed all signs of
Networking at Barringtons
A large number of members and non-members turned out when NETWORK, the Association of Working and Business Women, extended invitations to several other organisations in the country. Speakers came from
Everybody likes us and we do care
From 11am onwards, fans of both England and Portugal congregated at the Jardim Manuel Bivar in Faro to drink beer, watch the entertainment and enjoy the build-up to the match.
Syringe attack
Two GNR officers, attacked by assailants in Quarteira, fear they may have become infected with the HIV virus after being stabbed with a syringe that could have contained contaminated blood.
Bar arrest
More than a dozen female Ukrainian immigrants, employed in a disco in Serro Branco in Albufeira, were taken to the town’s GNR station recently and two illegal immigrants were arrested.
PJ headquarters may move
Speaking at the opening of the new courthouse in Loulé, Minister of Justice, Celeste Cardona, mentioned the possibility of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) headquarters, currently in Faro, being moved to
Be a perfect 10
Karin Romano, who runs the Perfect 10 salon in Vale do Lobo, is originally from New York State and has a background in sales and management. She worked for nine