Proactive response to crime against tourists
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com Algarve Civil Governor Isilda Gomes has led public and private entities in responding to recent attacks on tourists in the Algarve by reinforcing the security forces
Portuguese presidential elections were “non event”
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com The Portuguese vote for continuity and stability in last month’s presidential elections had “no impact whatsoever” on the international markets, an IMF economist said last week.
US golf architect visits Comporta
American golf architect Tom Fazio visited Herdade da Comporta, the proposed course being put forward by Portugal for their bid to host the 2018 Ryder Cup. The famed golf architect,
Cork Museum support
Caixa Geral de Depósitos bank (CGD) has stated that it is committed to finding a solution to save Silves Cork Museum, which closed its doors due to financial difficulties. At
Magpies on the move
English Premier League club Newcastle United paid a surprise four-day visit to the Algarve last week. Manager Alan Pardew stressed the importance of conducting fitness training in a milder climate
German submarines scandal goes to court
A top Portuguese judge has ruled that three German executives and seven Portuguese businessmen are to face trial for robbing the Portuguese state of €34 million. Carlos Alexandre, from the
Bowls Portugal Federation membership reaches 100
An active recruitment drive by members of Bowls Portugal has seen the federation, which is recognised both by World Bowls and the sports council of Portugal, attract more than 100
British couple’s house burgled by three men in army uniforms
Three men dressed in army uniforms attacked a British woman when they raided her house in Boliqueime on Monday. According to Portuguese daily newspaper Correio da Manhã (CM), the woman
Questions raised over delays in gas exploration
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com The boss of a Portuguese oil and gas company has called for the exploration of two blocks off the Algarve coast to be confirmed, saying the
Unemployed to help fight against fires
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidengroup.com Guidelines for this year’s forest fire prevention plans were on the agenda at a meeting on January 27 chaired by Faro Civil Governor of Faro, Isilda

