Mast removed

A communication mast erected last year at the Vila Serena residential area of Praia da Luz was finally removed on May 18. Local residents fought to win the right to

May 19, 2011by shareitIn

Governor praises child care

Faro Civil Governor, Carlos Silva Gomes, has praised the work developed by Algarve institutions in supporting children in need. He praised the commitment and dedication of the professionals caring for

May 12, 2011by shareitIn

Democrat warns over abuses of capitalism

A US political rising star, tipped to have a key role in a future Democrat government administration, warned that heartless, neo-liberal capitalism could threaten the future of democracy. Addressing members

May 12, 2011by shareitIn

Hunters to clean up

The seventh edition of the National Day of the Hunters for the Environment will be held on Sunday, when hunters will be out collecting rubbish left in the countryside. This

May 12, 2011by shareitIn

Heat wave

The high temperatures experienced between April 5 and 19 were the second highest registered in Portugal since 1931. The average minimum temperature (11/12ºC) was the third highest since the same

May 12, 2011by shareitIn

PORTUGAL TOP EUROPEAN RANKINGS

With FC Porto and Sp.Braga reaching the final of the UEFA Europa League in Dublin next Wednesday, Portugal has topped the UEFA ranking list with 18,400 points ahead of England

May 12, 2011by shareitIn

Dead turtles

Two turtles were found dead at about 6pm on May 8 in the Barrinha area of the coast at Praia de Faro. One measured about one metre and did not

May 12, 2011by shareitIn

Olive oil exports

Exports of Portuguese olive oil increased by 37% in 2010 compared with the previous year. The data, which was released by Casa do Azeite, an association representing 65 olive oil

May 12, 2011by shareitIn