Portugal loses 1,000 policemen as “less than agile” are sent out on raids
It is the latest crisis to the country’s law enforcement agencies. The GNR and PSP combined reveal this year numbers are down by more than 1,000 agents. But worse, of
Benfica march on
The Eagles supporters in Portugal were in good voice last Sunday (December 14) as they crowded into bars and cafés to watch Benfica record their first league victory away at
TAP || Strike action confirmed: TAP unions “torpedo” government’s peace plan
Over 120,000 passengers booked to fly TAP between Christmas and New Year are scrambling to change their reservations as unions confirmed last night the fifth strike this year to hit
Start the year with a bang in the Algarve!
You’ll be spoiled for choice if you’re planning to spend New Year’s Eve in the Algarve. The region is hosting a variety of New Year’s events centring on firework displays,
Justice or Jingle Bells?
2014 has been an astonishing year for Portuguese justice. We have seen the detention of a former prime minister, the arrest of the country’s most powerful banker, the conviction of
The Resident’s first irrepressible news reporter found dead in Colorado
It is with huge sadness that the Resident learnt today of the death of our first news reporter, Dominic Di-Natale, aged just 43. Dominic worked at the Resident in its
Brave the cold with a New Year’s Day swim
Those brave enough to take their first swim of the year on New Year’s Day (January 1) are invited to do so at Praia do Pintadinho in Ferragudo at 11am.
Heartbreak as 17-year-old with magical smile is found murdered in Aljezur
She had been missing since Thursday but the shock that 17-year-old Bruna Nunes has been found murdered and apparently sexually assaulted on waste ground near her home in Aljezur is
“Angels” bring Christmas cheer to 1,400 children
Every Christmas, the generosity of the community never fails to amaze those involved with the “Angels” programme, which brings smiles and joy to needy children with “surprise gifts from Santa”.
Valverde Lawn Bowls Club Christmas Party
Valverde Lawn Bowls Club in Almancil held their Christmas Party on Saturday, December 13. More than 30 members and guests enjoyed a one or two-night stay at the Holiday Inn