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The Tale of the Almond
tree....
Surviving cold winters and blooming earlier in the year than any
other, the almond tree is one of the Algarve's most emblematic and
remarkable attractions. Announcing the arrival of spring they cover
the region with sheets of white and pink. Behind this beautiful
event in nature is a tale that dates back to the time of the Moors,
a tale of a flower that once took a Nordic princess' heart.
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reproduced on the 30
July 2008
From August 2008 we will be
publishing one 'featured article' each week rather than a daily
story.
Algarve Property of
the Week - Rustic residences....
'Property of the Week'
this week is featuring not one, but three beautiful, rural
properties courtesy of estate agents ToGoForHomes, all located in
stunningly picturesque countryside, in different regions and of
different price ranges. Featured are properties situated in the
scenic landscapes of the Monchique mountain range and the Silves/Messines
region.
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reproduced on the 22
december 2007
Children's Open of
Portimão....
One of the most
anticipated tournaments of the year is to be held over this weekend,
with some of Portimão's best and youngest tennis players taking to
the court in a bid to win first prize.
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reproduced on the 21
december 2007
Golf Tournament -
Almancil....
A golf tournament is
going to be held this weekend at the Quinta do Lago golf course, in
aid of ASMAL – the association for the mental handicapped of the
Algarve.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 20
december 2007
IRS 2007 - End of
Year fiscal housekeeping....
With 2007 drawing
quickly to a close, it's time to think about tidying up your tax
affairs before the year ends. The following is a checklist of things
to consider before we enter into a new tax year..
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reproduced on the 19
december 2007
Algarvean olive oil
loses quality....
Despite registering a
200 per cent rise in sales the quality of Algarvean olive oil is
reportedly worsening following an infestation of Mediterranean
flies, unseasonable heat, and funguses.
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reproduced on the 18
december 2007
Fuel prices hit
record highs....
The cost of filling up
a car in Portugal has hit new highs. While the sale of
diesel-powered cars has reached an all-time high, the cost per litre
of this fuel has risen much higher than that of unleaded fuel, and
in four years, its cost per litre has almost doubled.
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reproduced on the 17
december 2007
No way, says
José....
Whenever it comes to Portugal and football, England always seems to
fail to achieve their objectives. While losing to Portugal in major
competitions on penalties has now become almost a habit, so too is
being told ‘no' whenever seeking a manager from these shores.
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reproduced on the 16
december 2007
Algarve Property of
the Week - A brand new 'room with a view' in Olhão....
Located on the
outskirts of Olhão is this week's ‘Property of the Week', a pretty,
conveniently situated, brand new two bedroom apartment which has sea
views, a quiet location, and offers excellent investment potential.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 15
december 2007
Entertainment -
Hotel Algarve Casino Fight Club....
The Hotel Algarve
Casino is to host the World Kickboxing event this saturday (December
8th), featuring several high profile fights, including:
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reproduced on the 14
december 2007
St. Dominic's
Christmas Fair....
The St. Dominic's
Christmas Fair was once again a great success. The Christmas fair
Committee worked tremendously hard, decorating the school,
organising the thirty five vendors, The International Food Hall and
the famous St. Dominic's Raffle.
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reproduced on the 13
december 2007
Three boats
destroyed in Marina blaze....
One Monday night three
vessels docked in Albufeira's marina were completely destroyed when
a fire of unknown origins broke out.
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reproduced on the 12
december 2007
Algarve's needy
receive food for Christmas....
Some eight thousand of
the Algarve's poorest residents, including needy families and the
elderly, were given food packets for Christmas courtesy of the
Portuguese Food Bank, distributed by 1.200 volunteers of all ages.
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reproduced on the 11
december 2007
Let Albufeira
entertain you over the New Year....
Albufeira has this
year pulled out all the stops to put on one of the busiest menus
ever to liven up the end of 2007 and welcome in 2007. A delectable
assortment of national and international stars will be gracing the
city's stages for a four-day musical marathon.
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reproduced on the 10
december 2007
Lights go on and
everyone's home....
Last weekend on
December 1st Faro's ‘Little Pink House' – children's home Refúgio
Aboim Ascensão – followed its longstanding tradition of inviting all
of its friends and extended family, along with a number of
dignitaries, to witness the turning on of its trademark Christmas
tree lights.
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reproduced on the 9
december 2007
Algarve Property of
the Week - An attractive abode in Alvor....
Often appearances can
be deceiving and that is the case with this week's Property of the
Week.
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reproduced on the 8
december 2007
Margaret Riggle....
22 June
1937-18th November 2007 Margaret passed away at the Birmingham Royal
Orthopaedic Hospital on Sunday, 18th November, following a brave
battle against a rare form of bone cancer.
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reproduced on the 7
december 2007
Portugal to host
World Cup?....
While Spain hosted the
football World Cup in 1982, the formulation of a joint bid with
Portugal could prove successful as the two countries are likely to
receive support from "allies" in Latin America and Africa that will
go a long way to ensuring the Iberian Peninsula is the venue of the
prestigious tournament in 2018.
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reproduced on the 6
december 2007
Silves City Hall
pledges to take high-tension line to the Courts....
City Hall mayor Isabel
Soares has threatened to resort to legal action in an attempt to
stop the high tension line being constructed by national energy
company REN between Tunes and Portimão.
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reproduced on the 5
december 2007
Festive fun in
Portimão....
From December 1st
onwards, for the duration on the festive period, Portimão will host
a number of activities and events to make sure visitors to the city
have as much fun over the season as possible.
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reproduced on the 4
december 2007
125,000 homes for
sale....
According to data released this week, 125,000 properties are
currently for sale in Portugal, with 70 percent of the total being
used homes. In 2006, more than 64,000 new homes were built, down
from the 114,000 completed in the year 2000.
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reproduced on the 3
december 2007
Madeleine -
Portuguese police back in the UK....
Portuguese police and
officials were due back from Britain this weekend after spending the
latter half of the week in contact with Leicestershire police and
members of the Forensic Science Service in Birmingham.
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reproduced on the 2
december 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - An award
winning home in the Western Algarve....
It is not everyday that one can claim to live in
the ‘Best Property in Portugal', but that is exactly what future owners of this
property can boast. Developed by John Griffiths Real Estate, this week's
Property of the Week' is the proud title-bearer of ‘Best Property In Portugal
2007', which it was awarded at the International Property Awards 2007.
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reproduced on the 1
december 2007
Portugal book Euro 2007 date....
The Portuguese national
football team has qualified for the Euro 2007 football championships co-hosted
by Switzerland and Austria after drawing against Finland on Wednesday evening.
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reproduced on the 30
november 2007
Charity LAPS to move location....
After 9 years of generously allowing LAPS rent
free, to use the shop at Quatro Estrada the owners have told us we must vacate
by 25th November.
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reproduced on the 29
november 2007
'Dream' at Algarve Casino....
Everyone has a dream"....
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reproduced on the 28
november 2007
Hospital Particular do Algarve launches Care
Card.... First launched in October
this year, the Hospital Particular do Algarve's new ‘Care Card' is having a
great success among patients.
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reproduced on the 27
november 2007
Tribute to Jim Player - 1936-2007....
Jim Player, one of Algarve's longest
standing residents, died in the Santa Maria Hospital, in Faro, on Sun 18th Nov
2007, following six months hospitalisation due to an assault that took place on
Mon 7th May.
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reproduced on the 26
november 2007
Ryanair closes Faro - Madrid route....
This week the Algarve Tourism Association
(ATA), the Portuguese Institute for Tourism (TP) and ANA –Airports of Portugal –
jointly announced the end of Ryanair's Faro – Madrid route, which was launched
late last year at a promotional fare of just €10 return, plus taxes.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 25
november 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - A modern day
Country Manor.... If living the ‘Good
Life' has always been your dream, but you are somewhat reluctant to give up your
creature comforts, then this may be your dream home...
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reproduced on the 24
november 2007
Record breaking fires....
On Saturday, November 10th, more than one
thousand firemen across the country were fighting to put out 400 fires that
incredibly broke out on the same day in less than 24 hours. These figures have
set a new record for the number of fires registered on one single day, the
previous maximum being 332 fires, registered on Tuesday, November 6th, just the
week before.
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reproduced on the 23
november 2007
Celebrating the Sea....
On November 29th at around 10h00, those who are
interested in maritime artefacts and naval history should make their way to
Portimão to watch German school-ship the ‘Gorch Fock' docking in the city's
port.
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reproduced on the 22
november 2007
Quarteira population set to triple....
Quarteira Mayor Seruca Emidio has voiced
his hopes that future works planned to upgrade and redevelop the northern and
north-eastern areas of the city, will allow the local population to increase by
up to three times its present figure.
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reproduced on the 21
november 2007
Downtown Faro revolutionised....
According to recent reports, Faro's downtown
riverside area could soon be the target of extensive upgrading works that will
completely transform one of the city's most popular areas.
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reproduced on the 20
november 2007
TAP ready to hike fuel tax....
National airline TAP Portugal has admitted this
week that it is preparing to increase the amount it charges passengers in fuel
taxes due to soaring fuel prices in international markets.
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reproduced on the 19
november 2007
UK politician labels Maddie police
'corrupt'.... Portuguese officials
this week called a British politician "xenophobic" after his office accused
police here of being suspicious and corrupt.
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reproduced on the 18
november 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - A stunning
family manor in Torrinha.... Sitting
amidst magnificently manicured grounds is this week's ‘Property of the Week', a
beautiful, large, five-bedroom villa with spacious living areas, sprawling
gardens, and unusual, turretshape rooms.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 17
november 2007
The Algarve Wine Society visits winery....
An enthusiastic group of 54 members of the
Algarve Wine Society assembled on the fore-court of the Algarve winery, Quinta
do Morgado da Torre near Penina in the Portimão region, on Wednesday, 31st
October, for a visit and wine tasting.
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reproduced on the 16
november 2007
Algarve's fighting future....
Florin Vintila came to the Algarve aged 18. In
the short space of 11 years he has become a European Champion fighter, Trainer
and Manager of National and European Champions and now Promoter of top class
fight nights in the Algarve.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 15
november 2007
Ski slope for downtown Faro....
As part of this year's Christmas and New Year
celebrations, a giant ski slope complete with artificial snow is to be erected
in downtown Faro, in the city's Praça da Pontinha.
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reproduced on the 14
november 2007
Portuguese cinema festival to open in
Lagoa.... Some of Portugal's most
recent national cinema productions will be on show at the Lagoa auditorium, from
November 22nd till December 13th, brought to the city via a cultural agreement
between the local City Hall and FICA, the Algarve International Cinema Festival.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 13
november 2007
Iberian Lynx comeback planned for 2009....
According to newly-released plans drawn up
by the Government to revive the virtually-extinct Iberian lynx, the world's most
endangered feline, by 2009 Portugal could see a healthy spurt in the number of
these animals, even if only in captivity.
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reproduced on the 12
november 2007
Portimão bridge closure sparks panic &
dismay.... Portimão's 131-year-old
metallic bridge has dominated headlines this week following allegations of an
imminent collapse after its present state of safety had been compared to that of
the bridge in Entre-os-Rios, which collapsed in 2001 and tragically caused 59
people to lose their lives.
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reproduced on the 11
november 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - A lovely Lagoa
Apartment.... Contrary to most
high-rise buildings that seem to be shooting up en-masse across the Algarve,
this week's property of the week is situated in a charming little building in
the city of Lagoa, a small, personalised structure converted from what was once
the town's former open-air cinema.
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reproduced on the 10
november 2007
Café Inglês
musical offerings.... This week, not
only will the renowned ‘Hoover the Dog' be performing on Saturday, the café will
also have performances from Heike Brockmann & João Maló.
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reproduced on the 9
november 2007
Sagres' landmarks promised multi-million Euro
investment.... Sagres' Cabo de São
Vicente fortress and lighthouse were, until recently, the Algarve's most visited
landmarks, receiving thousands of tourists every year.
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reproduced on the 8
november 2007
Multi-million Euro investment in Vilamoura to
create sailable lakes, homes, and hotels....
Vilamoura, Algarve, is soon to be home to one of
the country's most exclusive real estate investments, a 955 million Euro project
that will see the creation of three large lakes, canals, swimming pools, hotels
and apartments.
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reproduced on the 7
november 2007
Portuguese wines tops....
Four Portuguese wines have been included in the
top 100 wines by the influential American magazine Wine & Spirits.
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reproduced on the 6
november 2007
Six months and still nothing....
While people across the globe remain gripped by
the constant flow of new information concerning the theories behind the
disappearance of Madeleine McCann, six months to the day since the four-year old
British toddler went missing, nothing is known of her whereabouts.
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reproduced on the 5
november 2007
'Silly & Senseless' Tourism Law rewrite....
It emerged this week that the
Government is considering the possibility of implementing new laws in an attempt
to manage so-called ‘parallel tourism'...
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reproduced on the 4
november 2007
Autumn Theatre....
Portimão is due to host ‘Outonos do Teatro'
(Theatre of Autumn) which will feature professional and amateur theatre
companies in several plays.
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reproduced on the 3
november 2007
Pylon protestors on hunger strike....
Last week the residents of Vale Fuzeiros,
Silves, who for the past five months have been relentlessly campaigning to deter
a series of high-tension pylons from passing through their village, have gone on
hunger strike despite news that the route is to change.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 2
november 2007
Death & the Maiden....
Two members of the cast of the Benef*Actors
theatre group seen in rehearsal for their production of "Death and the Maiden"
at the Lagoa Auditório in November.
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reproduced on the 1
november 2007
Lets walk in the Serra de Cao....
A fairly easy walk of 2.5 hours on October 31st
through countryside that has changed very little for several hundreds of years.
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reproduced on the 31
october 2007
Pilots call off strike....
Industrial action called by pilots employed by
national flag carrier TAP Air Portugal wreaked havoc at the nation's airports as
a number of flights were cancelled. The action staged on Tuesday was to have
continued on Thursday and Saturday and through into November, but further
strikes were called off after a deal was brokered late Wednesday evening by the
airline and union representatives.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 30
october 2007
Algarve Archaeological Association November
meeting.... The next meetings of the
Algarve Archaeological Association will be on Tuesday, 6th November. The first
of the two meetings will be at the Junta da Freguesia de São Sebastião, Loulé at
2.30pm and the second will be at the Convento São José in Lagoa at 6.30pm. These
meetings are open to the public at the small charge of €5 per person.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 29
october 2007
Pirates of the Algarveans....
It's that time of year again and the Algarveans
Experimental Theatre Group have already chosen their script and cast the parts
for their forthcoming Pantomime ‘Treasure Island.'
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 28
october 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - A beautiful
Villa in a prestigious location....
Situated in the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle', in Quinta das Salinas, Almancil,
is this week's Property of the Week, a beautiful, three-bedroom villa on sale
exclusively with Silver Holidays. It is located in a private cul-de-sac fringed
by pine-tree woodland, within walking distance of one of the central/eastern
Algarve's famous beaches and Ria Formosa nature reserve.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 27
october 2007
Kate breaks down as police prepare UK
visit.... The mother of missing
toddler Madeleine McCann this week gave her most emotional interview to date
when she broke down in tears during an interview with a Spanish television
broadcaster.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 26
october 2007
Webster victorious at Vilamoura....
English golfer Steve Webster is more than
half a million euros richer this week after winning the Portugal Masters with a
flawless closing round of 64 at Vilamoura's Victoria Club.
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reproduced on the 25
october 2007
Tourism chiefs gather at Arade Pavilion....
On October 25th and 26th, the
vice-president of the European Commission, Portuguese Economy Minister Manuel
Pinho, and the European tourism ministers will all gather at the
newly-inaugurated Arade Pavilion, Lagoa, for the 6th European Tourism Forum.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 24
october 2007
Three years continuous growth for Algarve
tourism.... According to the RTA
(Regional Tourism Board) the overall balance for the Algarve's tourism season
2007 has surpassed all expectations and continues to mark a steady and constant
growth, as well as showing consolidation.
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reproduced on the 23
october 2007
Tourists die tragically whilst trying to
rescue children.... Four foreign
citizens, three Britons and a German, tragically drowned on Monday afternoon as
they attempted to rescue their children, who had been swept out to sea at Tonel
beach, in the Algarve.
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reproduced on the 22
october 2007
Easyjet takes over BA's Faro route....
Easyjet further strengthens its position
at Faro after buying a BA franchise airline.
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reproduced on the 21
october 2007
Algarve Property of the Week -
Real Estate Médio Tejo, exploring the heart of
Portugal....
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reproduced on the 20
october 2007
Perfect your Portuguese at Lagos' Centro de Línguas....
With the new school year just
starting, everyone is looking forward to another really busy year, particularly
the staff and teachers at the Lagos Centro de Línguas, a private language school
specialising in Portuguese courses, which is now recognised by the Portuguese.
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reproduced on the 19
october 2007
World's best golfers in Vilamoura....
The world's greatest golfers are in the
Algarve to take part in the inaugural Portugal Masters at the Oceânico Victoria
Golf Club in Vilamoura which ends this Sunday.
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reproduced on the 18
october 2007
Upgrading the EN125 a priority for the next
decade.... Improving the notorious
EN125, which runs the entire length of the Algarve and is said to be one of the
deadliest roads in Europe, is a project that will outline the next ten years,
said João Faria of the Regional Coordination and Development Committee (CCDR).
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 17
october 2007
No more construction for coastline....
New regulations have led the Regional
Coordination and Development Committee (CCDR) to guarantee that, whilst more
development can be expected to take place within the region, building within 500
metres of the coast will be strictly forbidden due to new PROTAL restrictions
(Regional Planning and Territorial Ordaining) that the CCDR intends to fully
enforce.
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reproduced on the 16
october 2007
Keeping the whalers' tradition alive....
When the 10 metre, gaff-rigged yacht
‘OUAIS-OUAIS' berthed in Marina de Lagos, there was an unexpected treat on board
for all local sailors.
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reproduced on the 15
october 2007
Mystery laptop on police hands....
The Portugal News can now reveal that police are
in possession of the laptop used by Gerry McCann in Portugal.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 14
october 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - An unmissable
opportunity in Moncarapacho....
Situated in a privileged position in Moncarapacho is this week's ‘Property of
the Week', a recently built, never-lived in, sprawling property with heaps of
potential to become truly outstanding, with little effort.
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reproduced on the 13
october 2007
Justin Wride, adding a splash of pizzazz to
the Algarve's gardens.... Based in the
Algarve for 12 years, Justin Wride has added spice to the Algarve with his own
unique style of landscaping.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 12
october 2007
Golf Forum at Forum Algarve....
Visitors to Forum Algarve (Faro - Portugal) got
the chance to get on the green with ‘Golf Forum', an event aimed at providing
the community and Forum users with an opportunity to have their first experience
of golf or to improve established golfing skills. The event ran between 25th
September and 7th October and was held in the Central Plaza of Forum Algarve.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 11
october 2007
Speedboat seized on the high seas....
Portuguese navy officials intercepted and
seized a speedboat at sea, off the Algarve coast, carrying an unspecified amount
of drugs. Four north African occupants were also detained.
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reproduced on the 10
october 2007
Buoyant Budget unveiled - Deficit could fall
within EU limits a year in advance....
The 2007 draft budget proposal has been approved
by the government during a Council of Ministers meeting held yesterday. But this
Friday, opposition MPs will receive their respective copies of the Finance
Minister's plans for the coming year, which they will be asked to vote on later
this month.
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reproduced on the 9
october 2007
Light at the end of the tunnel as high tension
protestors pile on the pressure.... A
high-profile protest staged last week at the doors of national energy company
REN's headquarters in Lisbon appears to have led to the residents of Vale
Fuzeiros being granted a meeting with REN officials in an attempt to find a
solution to the controversial high-tension line bisecting their village.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 8
october 2007
Low Cost airlines lead the way in Portugal....
More than 20 low cost airlines now fly
from Portuguese airports, and this number continues to grow. As of the 28th of
this month, Lisbon airport will be host to 12 low-cost airlines, and Oporto will
introduce new companies and new routes.
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reproduced on the 7
october 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - A peaceful
oasis of handsome townhouses.... On
the outskirts of Vilamoura, within walking distance of the Marina, golf courses,
and all amenities, is this stunning cluster of 16 identical townhouses, in the
final phases of completion.
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reproduced on the 6
october 2007
Let's walk the Cerro Grande, Paderne....
A moderately easy walk of almost three
hours with panoramic views over the countryside. The walk takes you through tiny
hamlets and along the beautiful Cerro Grande ridge. Terrain: surfaced road, good
tracks and stony paths.
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reproduced on the 5
october 2007
10 Million Euro painting not for sale....
With the theme of "affordable art", a mini
art show entitled ‘Artist Awake‘ is taking place on the 29/ 30th September at
office services agency ‘HandyAlgarve‘ which is located 30 meters from Carvoeiro
post office near Jailhouse Rock Club.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 4
october 2007
Good to Live Here....
Portugal has been rated as one of the best places
to live, according to a ranking published earlier this week. Using a range of
environmental and social indicators, partly extracted from the United Nations'
Human Development Index, the survey, published by Reader's Digest, rated nations
on how they care for the environment and the quality of life their citizens
enjoy and under which they can prosper.
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reproduced on the 3
october 2007
Lusofile - Tomar's Convent of Christ....
Tomar's convent, an extension of an
original castle, is one of Portugal's best known buildings and is renowned for
the magnificence of its architecture, especially the window in the Manueline
Chapterhouse that was designed by the famous Diogo de Arruda who was one of the
original architects of this ornate style that evolved from the late Gothic.
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reproduced on the 2
october 2007
A Culinary challenge to tantalise the taste
buds.... It is an innovative idea set
to revolutionise the Algarve's restaurant scene. For a set price, participants
can taxi between five of Almancil's leading restaurants, wine, dine and sample a
unique, purpose-created course at each one, and contribute to a worthy cause at
the same time.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 1
october 2007
Hilton Vilamoura opens with a spectacular
extravaganza.... On Saturday night the
luxurious Hilton Cascatas resort officially opened its doors to the public with
a mega-party to stimulate all of the five senses.
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reproduced on the 30
september 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - Tempted by
Tavira.... Tavira is known for being
one o the Algarve's most beautiful and naturally rich areas. Still relatively
untouched my en-masse tourism development, it retains its feel of authenticity,
of real Algarvean life and a Portuguese lifestyle.
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reproduced on the 29
september 2007
Forum Algarve hosts an innovative golf
teaching programme.... With over
two and half a dozen golf courses, the Algarve is definitely one of the main
golf destinations worldwide. The balmy weather and the quality of its ‘greens',
make this region one of the most wanted to practice this sport.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 28
september 2007
International events to take over Algarve....
An array of international events is to
take place throughout the Algarve in the latter half of September, featuring a
number of sports and celebrations.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 27
september 2007
EN125 revamp sees need for new Arade
bridge.... A joint proposal from the
region's municipalities to upgrade the notorious EN125 road and improve its
safety has reportedly included requests for new roundabouts, junctions, and a
third bridge to cross the Arade River.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 26
september 2007
International Algarve Fair - What to do and
see at the Fair.... Show Gardens BBC's
Ground Force star to judge best garden The show gardens are a new feature for
the Fair, added not least because we know how much our readers enjoy gardening.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 25
september 2007
Historical artefacts discovered during
coastline cleaning.... Last
Saturday, September 15th, dive school ‘Divers Cove', based in Carvoeiro,
Algarve, was amongst the many associations that took part in a global
awareness-raising day, that saw coasts and sea beds around the world being
cleared of debris and rubbish.
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reproduced on the 24
september 2007
No more questions for the McCanns....
In a statement released on Wednesday
afternoon, the Évora District Attorney-General explained that no further
questioning of the parents of Madeleine McCann has been scheduled. The news
comes in the week where not only did police decide to dispense with the services
of their spokesman, but also where the judge in the case failed to receive
authorisation, for now, to speak on latest developments.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 23
september 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - A magnificent
manor retreat in Maragota.... Directly
opposite the Colina Verde golf and hotel resort, home to the renowned Maragota
restaurant, is this week's Property of the Week, an impressive 4 + 1 bedroom
country home that offers future buyers the chance to leave their personal stamp
on many aspects, in particular the garden.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 22
september 2007
Mega Feijoada feeds Alvor....
Alvor riverfront last Thursday night was
transformed into a mega open-air food festival, with more than 1500 people
making their way to the quaint fisherman's village to sample one of the region's
most original and renowned dishes.
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reproduced on the 21
september 2007
Sandy Solidarity for Sudan....
If you haven't yet visited the FIESA
international sand-sculpture exhibition in Armação de Pêra, then make a note in
your diary for September 22nd, when an open-day will be held in aid of Darfour,
Sudan, to raise awareness and revenue for the poverty and war-stricken country.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 20
september 2007
Gala Theatre night in Loulé....
The Jefferies English Theatre is performing the
awarding winning comedy by Bob Larbey, ‘A Month of Sundays', for one Gala
Charity Night only in aid of A Associação Humanitaria de Doentes Parkinsons e
Alzheimers.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 19
september 2007
Faro airport reaches all-time high....
The past month of August saw Faro airport
register its all time highest number in movement figures, with more than 737,000
passengers arriving and departing through the ‘Algarve's Gateway'.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 18
september 2007
Batalha Abbey....
There are many incredible buildings here in
Portugal but perhaps one of the most beautiful is Batalha Abbey that is also
known as the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória. This is situated on the
outskirts of the town and is reached by leaving the IC2, N1 main road between
Lisboa and Porto just south of Leiria.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 17
september 2007
Politicians step in....
After more than four months, Portuguese and
British politicians speak out after Kate and Gerry are made suspects.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 16
september 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - Bespoke Homes
in beautiful location.... If ever
there were an opportunity for a sure-fire investment in property or location,
then this would be it. Timber Homes Algarve, in collaboration with Caliço Park,
Vila Nova De Cacela, have devised an innovative project to offer outstanding
customised properties, on prime plots, in one of the region's most stunning
natural areas of unspoilt beauty, at a snip of the price of regular real estate.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 15
september 2007
Albufeira Jazz Festival....
For the fifth consecutive year, Albufeira is
holding the Jazz festival. This year's line up features Bernardo Sasseti Trio on
September 13th, Marta Hugon Quarteto on September 14th and Jacinta on September
15th.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 14
september 2007
Power Boat Grand Prix comes to Portimão....
In October, Portimão will host the
Portuguese P1 Powerboat Grand Prix of the Sea as part of a three-year deal for
Portimão to be a host city for the UIM Powerboat P1 World Championships.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 13
september 2007
Spanish guards carry out checks on bridge....
The Spanish civil guards carried out
two vehicle checks on vehicles crossing the Guadiana bridge, despite the
Portuguese authorities confirming they were never informed.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 12
september 2007
Coolest Summer in 20 years, wettest this
Century.... This Summer is the coolest
in two decades and also the the wettest this century, the Met Office said this
week. Average temperatures recorded this past summer are 0.5 degrees below
established figures since records began, making it the coolest summer in
continental Portugal since 1987.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 11
september 2007
Police quiz McCanns....
Days before their expected return to Britain,
Madeleine's parents called to appear before police investigating their
daughter's disappearance.
Kate and Gerry McCann, the parents of missing Madeleine, and in the company of
their recently appointed Portuguese legal team, were this week facing renewed
interviews by Portuguese police.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 10
september 2007
Marcário Correia -
Mayor of Tavira.... Located in the
Eastern Algarve and covering an area of 611 square kilometres, Tavira is one of
the region's most historical cities, boasting unrivalled natural beauty and
Algarvean authenticity.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 9
september 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - Customise your
brand new home.... Urbanização São
Sebastião is an up-and-coming residential neighbourhood comprising a growing
number of recently-built villas, situated directly opposite the charming,
historical town of Alcantarilha. This week's ‘Property of the Week' is a
fantastic investment opportunity located within Urbanização São Sebastião and
which offers buyers the chance to personalise the property with their choice of
fixtures and fittings, at no extra cost.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 8
september 2007
Wallabies training in the Algarve....
The Australian rugby team has spent the
best part of the past week training at Browns in Vilamoura for the upcoming
World Cup in France.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 7
september 2007
Art Exhibition in the old gallery Museu do
Trajo - São Brás....
While many people know that the Museu do
Trajo in São Brás has the largest museum space in the Algarve, many people do
not know how much exhibition space is available for exhibiting art.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 6
september 2007
Algarve Orchestra to play September
sessions.... Throughout the month of
September the acclaimed Algarve Orchestra will be playing a series of open-air
concerts around the region.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 5
september 2007
Lusofile - Almeida....
is situated very near to the Spanish frontier and
is accessed by travelling along the IP5, E80 from Guarda to Vilar Formoso, and
just before the border turning northwards from exit 30 on to the N324 and then
joining the N340 to reach this magnificent fortification, which, if seen from
the air looks like a star with twelve points, hence its description on some of
the official information leaflets as The Almeida Municipality, Star of Stone.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 4
september 2007
Expat bean counters....
Ask just about any expat living in the Algarve
countryside what trees they have in their garden and the vast majority will say
at least one Alfarroba (Carob) tree. Most will have a lot more than one, as the
Alfarroba tree is to be found everywhere throughout the Algarve countryside. Ask
them what they do with their carobs and they will probably answer, "the gardener
takes them away".
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 3
september 2007
Renewed please for Madeleine's return....
With few new developments in the case of
Madeleine McCann who has now been missing for 120 days, her father Gerry this
week launched a desperate plea directed at those he believes took her from her
bed.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 2
september 2007
Algarve Property of the Week - A superb
investment property in the Eastern Algarve....
Located within the traditional and very popular
with tourists fisherman's village of Fuzeta, in the Eastern Algarve region, this
week's ‘Property of the Week' presents an outstanding investment opportunity. If
you are in the market for a good business venture then this may be the solution;
a complete apartment block and shop for sale.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 1
september 2007
Newborn found dead on Olhos d'Agua beach,
Albufeira.... A newborn baby girl has,
this week, been found dead by locals on the popular Olhos d'Água beach,
Albufeira, police have said.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 31
august 2007
Boavista Charity Golf Tournament....
A reminder that it is still not too late
to get playing team entries in for this prestigious AM/AM 18 hole event, with
the additional opportunity to enjoy the post competition facilities afforded by
the fabulous, newly completed Boavista club house.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 30
august 2007
Historical Exhibition to take Portimão five
thousand years back in time.... More
than five thousand years of history from the area of Alcalar is to be displayed
along Portimão riverfront, from August 25th until 16th September, in an
exhibition that aims to divulge the area's megalithic and cultural heritage.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 29
august 2007
Fatacil inaugurated with traditional
ceremony.... True to form, last
Friday, the 28th eagerly anticipated Fatacil Fair was inaugurated with its usual
grandeur and this year counted on the presence of the Minister for Public Works
and Transport, Mário Lino.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 28
august 2007
Summer temperatures normal says Met Office,
despite 'cool sensation'.... The
Portuguese Met Office has explained this week that the temperatures recorded
this August are within established averages. The argument that this summer is
cooler is countered by the explanation that exceptionally hot summers in recent
years have created the sensation that this month has been cooler.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 27
august 2007
Exclusive:
Chief Inspector Olegário Sousa....
Speaking to The Portugal News from his office at
the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) head office in the centre of Lisbon, Chief Inspector
Olegário Sousa (46), who has been in the service for 20 years revealed great
sympathy for Kate and Gerry McCann and lamented the ordeal they have been forced
to deal with since the disappearance of their daughter almost four months ago.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 26
august 2007
Ferragudo joins protest against Praia da Rocha
noise.... Following numerous
complaints from Ferragudo residents and holidaymakers, amongst whom is the Duke
of Bragança, local municipal authorities have issued a public complaint that was
sent to Portimão city hall objecting to the noise generated at night from Praia
da Rocha hotspots and appealing for the responsible parties to "ensure the law
is complied with".
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 25
august 2007
It's time for Fatacil, everyone's favourite
time of the year.... Every year in
August the Algarve's most highly anticipated event takes off and thousands of
people flock to the Lagoa fairgrounds to experience what has become one of
summer's most exciting and distinct diversions: this Friday, get ready for
Fatacil.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 24
august 2007
Lusofile - Late summer nature watching....
This is the time of the year when
migration starts in Northern Europe. Birds start to get agitated and many
thousands begin wending their way down through Europe, to arrive in their winter
quarters in Africa sometime during the autumn.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 23
august 2007
One of the Algarve's best kept secrets (until
now).... Praia Grande, east of the
town of Armação de Pêra is a beach well known to locals and the Lisbon crowd,
but extraordinarily peaceful, even in the height of the season (perhaps with the
exception of August). It is one of those places that is difficult to find and
equally as difficult to forget once you have found it.
click here to read more..>
reproduced on the 22
august 2007
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