Olhão's Berlin Wall "here to stay"
Unlike its famous namesake, Olhão’s “Berlin Wall” looks unlikely to be coming down any day soon. Rail authority Refer is adamant that the closure of a much-used pedestrian crossing in
Catholic institute reveals six unclaimed babies were buried last year
Six children “of a very tender age” were buried last year without any relatives coming forward to claim them. The heartbreaking news comes from a Catholic institute in Lisbon that
Portugal’s traditional tiles are among the “12 treasures of Europe”
Portugal’s traditional blue ‘azulejos’ (tiles) are among the “12 treasures of Europe”, writes the New York Times in yet another article to praise this country for its sights and special
PJ investigate tragic case of child neglect in Amadora
Following the heartbreaking story of the 13-year-old who carried her younger siblings to safety one-by-one from a house fire before dying from smoke inhalation, PJ police are now understood to
Mayors hopping mad over EN125 roadwork delays
As many feared, the pomp and circumstance given to assurances that long delayed roadworks on the EN125 would re-start “very soon” was all just a strategic exercise in PR. The
The Algarveans give back
The last year has been successful for The Algarveans Experimental Theatre Group, with two critically-acclaimed shows helping to raise funds for charity. Thanks to production “How The Other Half Loves”
Algarve healthcare concerns published in government’s official newspaper
Concerns over healthcare in the Algarve have made it to the Portuguese parliament (AR). In an article published in the government’s official newspaper Diário da República, AR has called on
Bringing smiles to needy families
It will be smiles all round when a brand new pushchair, carry chair and baby clothes are delivered to young mothers in the Almancil area. The items were purchased with
Algarve features in national gastronomy festival
The Algarve is currently taking part in Santarém’s 34th National Gastronomy Festival, which is running until November 2 and has the Mediterranean Diet as one of its main themes. Dedicated
Big line-up for Grand Variety Show
This year’s eighth ‘Grand Variety Show’ is gearing up to present the public with an impressive list of artists who will create “a very special evening to remember”, says organiser