Algarve Orchestra given new name to attract more sponsorship
Orquestra do Algarve, established 11 years ago, is to change its name as from September 1 to Orquestra Clássica do SUL (OCS) in a bid to broaden its horizons in
Grab a bargain in Tavira this weekend
A number of Tavira shops will be selling their products at lower prices during a fair takingplace until September 1 in the town’s Rua do Cais from 7pm to 11.30pm.
How to hit a punch shot
Step 1 Set up the ball off the inside of your back foot. Besides the ball position, there are no necessary changes needed to the swing. Therefore, when coming down
Salgados’ boost
A €1 million investment on a conduit which will keep sewage away from Lagoa dos Salgados has been announced by Águas do Algarve. They said that the conduit will significantly
Violent crimes down in first half of 2013
Violent crimes registered by the PSP police saw a 9.4% decrease during the first six months of the year compared to the same period in 2012, reveals recent data from
Anti-bullfighting protests set to continue
By INÊS LOPES news@algarveresident.com Anti-bullfighting protests outside the Albufeira bullring appear to be gaining strength as more animal rights activists are joining in the effort to stop “animal torture disguised
British child drowns in tragic pool accident
A five-year-old British boy died on August 21 after drowning in the swimming pool of a holiday home in Armação de Pêra, where he and his family were spending holidays.