Schlecker takeover by DIA
International food distribution company DIA has announced the acquisition of the Schlecker stores in Portugal and Spain. The purchase of the Iberian operation of the German department store chain, which
Special offer to the league games
A three month package of socio-membership and entrance to the league games against Moreirense (October 28, 4pm), Beira-Mar (November 10/11) and Gil Vicente (December 15/16) is available for just €30.
Lower leagues
While Algarve United is expected to return to action in the new unified district league after a six-year absence this weekend, three other Algarve have already been enjoying mixed fortunes
Karting ‘Olympics’
The state-of-the-art AIA karting track at the Portimão Motor Park is hosting the ‘SuperMoto of Nations’ race this weekend. Following last year’s staging of the popular sport’s World Championships, the
Second ‘home’ defeat
By Chris Wright Olhanense will be glad to return to their spiritual home at the José Arcanjo Stadium, Olhão, after a second consecutive defeat at the Algarve Stadium. Nacional (Madeira)
September 28 results
Will you support your local chemist against the government’s medicine pricing policies? We asked voters if they were going to support their local chemist after five years of changes to
A new look for a new era
Your new look Algarve Resident! Dear Readers, This week we have introduced a new layout to the Algarve Resident and, at the same time, made some practical changes to the
Albufeira promotes in Manchester
Albufeira Tourism has teamed up with low-cost airliner Ryanair to open a ‘pop-up’ shop in Manchester, England, to promote Albufeira as a holidaying destination. The two companies opened up the
Golfers set to take on Portugal
Padraig Harrington is the latest Major Champion to join the field for the Portugal Masters from October 11 to 14, and the Irishman is hoping that Oceânico Victoria Golf Club
Portugal cup
The draw for the third round of the Portugal Cup, the equivalent of the English FA Cup, took place last Tuesday and the Algarve’s three participants received mixed fortunes. SC

