Record picnic
More than 22,000 people broke the world record for the largest picnic in the world on June 20 in Bela Vista Park, Lisbon. A total of 52,000 people arrived at
Tight finish
The latest round of the World Supersport Championship produced yet another sterling performance from the Parkalgar Honda team’s Eugene Laverty in Italy. A rain-affected qualifying session saw the Northern Irishman
Star gazing
As part of celebrations to mark the International Year of Astronomy, the Portuguese Astronomy Society is asking for everyone in Portugal to turn off their lights on July 18 for
First Lady is special guest
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@algarveresident.com More than 400 guests lent their support to a fundraising event for the Portuguese Association of Palliative Care organised by the British Ambassador Alex Ellis and
Global winners
Despite the handicap of a damaged main mast, the German crewed Beluga Racer managed to pass the final scoring gate of the Portimão Global Ocean Race in the north Atlantic
June 12 2009
The overwhelming majority of online voters said that they will not donate money to the Find Madeleine Fund now that a major financial supporter has cut back. A total of
New PGA professional appointed
Richard Hudson has been appointed as the new head professional golfer at the Vila Sol Golf Academy based at the Vila Sol resort near Vilamoura. A PGA professional who has
Alvor hosts international kite surfing competition
International kite surfers will be hitting Alvor beach between June 24 and 28 as part of the Kite Masters-Portimão World Tour. This is a chance to watch 16 of the
Golf and dine 4 Rod
By ELOÏSE WALTON eloise.walton@algarveresident.com Chef Jaime Perez will be preparing a food tasting menu at Vistas restaurant after a charity golf competition at the Monte Rei course on Saturday, June
Top birdie
Sweden’s Johanna Westerberg emerged victorious at the Portugal Ladies Golf Open held at the Golden Eagle Club in Rio Maior after seeing off the challenge of Spain’s Tania Elosegui during

