Store Appeal

The new Solidariedade Social store in São Brás is requesting unwanted clothes for all ages, bedding, books, domestic equipment, baby items, toys, footwear and furniture for the needy. Also non-perishable

March 20, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

a United fair

On May 1, Madrugada, the association supporting people affected by life limiting illnesses, will be taking part in the United Charities Fair at the Mercado do Levante in the Lagos

March 19, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Benfica Cafés Vandalised

Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira condemned last week’s vandalism  at the Benfica Cafés (Casa do Benfica) in Quarteira, Faro and São Brás. “I wanted to show my solidarity with our supporters

March 19, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Busy week in the north

There were no league games last weekend due to the League Cup Final in which Benfica beat Gil Vicente 2-1.  Olhanense took the opportunity to give a number of fringe players

March 19, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Campaigning in Olhão

The Movimento Algarve Livre de Petróleo will be campaigning against oil and gas exploration off the Algarve coast at Olhão market tomorrow (Saturday) at 10am. It will also be collecting

March 19, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Algarve hits

Representatives of the Albufeira Martial Arts Club enjoyed great success at two recent international competitions. Despite the presence of over 4,500 participants from 46 countries at the ‘All Styles’ and

March 19, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Olhanense come unstuck

by CHRIS WRIGHT Olhanense knew that a win against P. Ferreira would guarantee Premier League in Olhão next season. The home team were smartly out of the starting blocks and

March 12, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Super sub

Algarve off-road bike racer Ruben Faria, called in as a late replacement for injured KTM team mate Cyril Despres, made a big impression at last weekend’s Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.

March 12, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn