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

September 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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.

September 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

September 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

September 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

September 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

September 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

September 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

August 27, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn