Illegal dentists

Seven foreign dentists working in the region have been detained following an investigation by SEF, the border and immigration control authority. SEF investigated three dental clinics in Olhão, Loulé and Tavira

April 14, 2011by shareitIn

Family question death of soldier

By DAISY SAMPSON & PAULO SILVESTRE news@algarveresident.com Family members and friends of a Scottish soldier who died in Faro hospital on April 3 are questioning the circumstances surrounding his death.

April 7, 2011by shareitIn

Bushland Blues with Art Napoleon

Canadian singer Art Napoleon will be performing his unique blend of Bushland Blues during a concert on April 27 at the Lagoa Municipal Auditorium. The musician, who describes himself as

April 7, 2011by shareitIn

Attempted rape

Albufeira GNR detained two men, 25 and 35, attempting to rape a French woman in a car park in Albufeira on April 3. According to police, the woman, 21, was

April 7, 2011by shareitIn

Dead dolphins

Two dolphins were found dead on Albufeira beaches on April 1. The animals, ranging in size between one-and-half and two metres, washed ashore, one at Praia dos Pescadores and the

April 7, 2011by shareitIn

Portuguese bowlers triumph

Bowlers from across the Algarve and western Spain came together to take part in the Valverde Bowls Spring Pairs competition held at the club in Almancil wwon March 26. The

April 7, 2011by shareitIn

Failed robbery

A gang of four men attempted to rob the Intermarché supermarket in Ferreiras on April 3. According to police, the men were armed and upon entering the store fired shots

April 7, 2011by shareitIn

Bowls champions of Portugal

The finals of the Bowls Portugal championships were played at Vilamoura Bowls Club on Wednesday, March 23 to establish the top lawn bowlers in the Federation of Portugal.

March 31, 2011by shareitIn