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
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
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
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
Irish suspect arrested in Portugal for murder in Spain
An Irish man, 34, suspected of committing a murder in Spain, has been arrested by Portuguese police in Quarteira on May 7. According to Correio da Manhã newspaper, international arrest
Middle class hammered over Troika measures
Chris Graeme takes a look at what the bailout really means for Portugal. Portugal’s already squeezed middle class will bear the brunt of a €78 billion bailout package agreed by
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
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
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
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

