Authorities vow to crackdown on violence

By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com A British man has died in hospital after he became the latest victim of violent attacks in Albufeira, which have led to the Portuguese Ministry of

June 2, 2011by shareitIn

More lifeguards

Security on Algarve beaches was bolstered on May 25 with another 26 lifeguards. Portimão Maritime Police Commander Cruz Martins said: “These new lifeguards completed a training course in Lagos organised by the

June 2, 2011by shareitIn

Chemist closes

Alcantarilha’s only chemist, Farmácia Prudêncio Jr. is due to close its doors and move to Armação de Pêra. Alcantarilha parish council president João Palma said: “Our parish has around 3,000

May 26, 2011by shareitIn

Fatal crash

Irish cellist Kenneth Frazer died and seven people were injured following a collision between two cars on the EN118 road near Samora Correia in central Portugal on May 22. According

May 26, 2011by shareitIn

Leading by example

By DAISY SAMPSON Daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com A new drama class for children has begun at the Ria Plaza Resort near Quinta do Lago. But this class is a little different because it

May 26, 2011by shareitIn

Paris break

Portuguese involvement at tennis’ second Grand Slam tournament of the year turned out to be short lived. While Michelle Larcher Brito failed to come through qualifying at the French Open,

May 26, 2011by shareitIn