Fun-filled charity evening raises thousands for animals
On Sunday, August 20, the Portugal Resident attended and supported a local charity evening and auction with live music provided by The Guinness Brothers, in aid of the Goldra Dog
Animal corner: cruelty for pleasure … surely not!
Zoosadism is a word which encapsulates cruelty to animals. The FBI and other agencies’ profilers show that humans whose behaviour starts with the normalised cruelty or harming of animals is
Civil Protection prohibits use of fire/ agricultural machinery that could cause ignitions
Civil Protection has today ‘prohibited the use of fire (agricultural burnings/ bonfires/ BBQs in a rural setting) as well as other country activities like fumigating apiaries, using strimmers, shredders, mowers
Further doctors strikes on way: Algarve/ Alentejo and Azores
With medical interns striking next week (on August 23 and 24), doctors affiliated with SIM, the Independent Syndicate of Doctors, have also called a strike for August 30 and 31.
Fishing boat totally consumed by fire in Fuseta
Maritime police and the GNR are investigating the fire that broke out on Friday night on a fishing boat, moored in Fuseta, near Olhão. The blaze totally consumed the boat
Illegal discharge at Sagres beach under investigation
An illegal discharge affected Sagres’ Blue Flag Praia da Mareta temporarily on Saturday, sending several holidaymakers packing due to the ‘unsupportable stench’. According to reports, the local council is now
«I’m Nat» food brand innovates Algarve market with nut-based products
Based in Bela Salema, «I’m Nat» produces protein, gluten-free, vegan health products made with almonds and other nut and plant-based ingredients. «I’m Nat» started with a passion for well-being and
Tavira hosts Antiques Fair on Rua do Cais
Taking place between August 18 and 27, the antiques and flea market is part of the «Summer in Tavira» programme. Between August 18 and 27, Tavira’s Rua do Cais is
New radars installed on EN125 and A2 in Faro and Albufeira
Two of the Algarve radars start operating on September 1. From September 1, 37 new speed cameras will be installed nationwide, three of which will be installed in the Algarve:
CASA marks end of spring with dinner at O Tasco
Friday, July 7 saw a sell-out group of 33 members and guests arrive at O Tasco restaurant, north of Penina, Portimão, for CASA’s last spring 2023 event. We had been