Consulate talks
A series of talks aimed at informing the British community about the services available to them from the British Consulate will be taking place at the Hotel Vila Galé Albacora
Cliff hanger
Deborah Rettie pipped Graham Smith and Gordon Strong by a single point to emerge victorious at the Pine Cliffs Winners Cup 2010/11 at the weekend. The grand finale of a
Electric car moves into pre-production
Algarve resident Gerry Breen, from Lagos, has announced that the electric car that he designed has now moved into the pre-production phase. The Breen Machine, designed by Gerry who previously
Cutting costs
Debt-ridden Faro Câmara is hoping to reduce the bathing season in the council by a month in its latest cost-cutting move. The request made to the Algarve Water Authority (ARH),
Time for parties, parades and politics
It is that time of year again when the entire region is gearing up to get into the carnival spirit, with festivities across the Algarve. There are celebrations planned all
A warm welcome for British Royal Couple
By Chris Graeme His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales met the winners of the fourth UK Trade & Investment Awards at the British Embassy on Tuesday. Prince Charles’s participation
African adventure
Faro tennis ace Rui Machado celebrated his first tournament victory of the new season by defeating France’s Maxime Teixeira in the final of the Moroccan Open in Marrakesh. Meanwhile, Davis
British consulate reaches out to residents in the east
A series of talks aimed at raising awareness within the British community of consular services available to them will be presented by the British consulate of Portimão, with the help
Portuguese State reduces deficit by €359 million
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com The Portuguese State has got off to a good start in reducing its budget deficit, slashing it by €359 million since January. The State deficit went

