Association for antiques lovers
An association for art and antiques lovers in the Algarve and Alentejo has been created. With offices in Tavira and Praia da Rocha, the 6A – Associação dos Amigos das
Baptism of fire
By Skip Bandele Portimonense FC were training behind closed doors at the Amendoeira Golf Resort and Dois Irmãos practice ground earlier this week as the team tried to come to
Minimum wage increases
Portugal’s minimum wage rose by €10 to €485 a month as from January 1. Further increases will be implemented in two phases, in May and September, so that the minimum
Tragic loss
Farense FC is mourning the loss of its much respected and long serving manager Joaquim Sequeira. The 60-year-old former central defender helped the Algarve’s showcase club rise from the third
Lobs and smashes Down Under
The tennis world is returning to the courts following a brief Christmas break in preparation for the first Grand Slam event of the new year, the Australian Open. While the
Museum opening hours
Opening hours for the Slave Market Museum in Lagos, which was inaugurated last November, have now been finalised. People can visit the museum from Tuesday to Sunday between 9.30am to
De Luxe
The transfer market ahead of the start of cycling’s new Pro Tour season has been hyper-active largely due to the creation of the new Luxemburg Pro Cycling team. The new
Child drowns in pool
A five-year-old Portuguese boy drowned in a pool at a private residence near Monte Francisco in the municipality of Castro Marim on December 29. According to Lusa news agency, the
Money moves
Consumers spent €100 million more on shopping this Christmas when compared with 2009. According to data from SIBS, the company that manages the ATM (Multibanco) machines in Portugal, €784 million
Bike meet
A meeting of the Algarve Senior Bikers is to take place on January 29, leaving from Bar Bacchus at Porches Pottery at 10am. Bikers will be riding out to Salir