Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
By Elizabeth Hartland The macula, a small central area of the retina situated at the back of the eye, is responsible for central vision i.e. for reading, writing, watching TV,
Arrested student receives $4 million
A Californian university student in San Diego, US, will receive a $4 million dollar compensation for having been left in a cell for four days with no food or water,
Colourful run
‘Mundialito Color’, billed as the most entertaining five kilometres on the planet, is coming to Vila Real de Santo António tomorrow (Saturday). This will be the first time that this
Female arsonist
A total of 23 suspected arsonists have been arrested in Portugal so far this year, announced the criminal police Polícia Judiciária. A 19-year-old female student suspected of having started a
Literature, art and gastronomy
Lagos will be hosting a book, arts and gastronomy fair at the Anel Verde car park between August 14 and September 1, from 7pm to midnight. The event is aimed
The Flower Girl
Silver Mask Theatre Group is presenting the comedy sketch ‘The Flower Girl’ during the Silves Medieval Festival until August 11. Every night, the play, lasting only 10 minutes, will be
Festa in Ferragudo
Ferragudo is paying tribute to its patron saint Nossa Senhora da Conceição on August 14 and 15, at the centre stage of the two days of festa at the foot
Island businesses inspected by ASAE
Nineteen businesses, including restaurants, on the Armona and Culatra islands, in Olhão and Faro respectively, were inspected in a joint operation by the Maritime Police and ASAE, the food safety