The Noughties – a decade marked by upheaval and change
By SKIP BANDELE features@algarveresident.com Skip Bandele moved to the Algarve 14 years ago and has been with the Algarve Resident since 2003. His writing reflects views and opinions formed while
March
Shopping in Portimão A second retail park was officially inaugurated on March 26, 2009 in Portimão, with members of the public being able to sample some special offers as stores
It’s all getting a bit tense!
By JUNE LOVER features@algarveresident.com After 35 years in the TV and film industry, June Lover retired to the Algarve in 2006. Having owned a holiday property here for 12 years she
May
Murphy has his revenge Shaun Murphy lifted the winner’s trophy in the first grand final of the World Series of Snooker held at Portimão Arena on Sunday, May 10, and
New York cyclists planning nude protest
Cyclists angered by the removal of a cycling lane in Brooklyn, New York, are planning a nude protest when heavy snow is expected to fall. The “Freedom Ride” is designed
April
Stobart star takes on Portugal Matthew Wilson (pictured right with father Malcom Wilson), 22, the youngest ever driver to win a WRC stage and score a driver’s point, was in
UK’s offshore financial centres must raise taxes
By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books
January
Truck rampage in Lagos A 21-year-old Portuguese man was remanded in custody following a truck rampage in Lagos on January 17, which left one woman dead and seven other people
November
Luxury development approved near beauty spot A new luxury development has been approved for an area adjacent to the Lagoa dos Salgados in the parish of Pêra at a time
August
Hugh Grant has fun at nightclub British actor Hugh Grant made a flying visit to the Algarve to play golf as well as enjoy the nightlife with friends at Quinta