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
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.
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
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
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
Human bones belong to missing child
Human bones found at Praia do Beliche in Sagres on March 8 belong to 18-month old Alexandra who had been missing since July last year. The child disappeared after her mother,
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
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
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.
Bullfighting could become late night TV only in Portugal
Portugal’s left-wing Bloco de Esquerda is working towards getting the law changed on the times that bullfighting can be broadcast on television. The party, led by Francisco Louçã, which has been

