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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.
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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.
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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
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