Rainfall in the Algarve for September and October was more than 50 per cent below the normal average recorded for the last 30 years, causing dams in the region to be low on water reserves.
Students, friends, family and teachers from the Almancil-based International School São Lourenço (ISSL) attempted to smash the Guinness World Record for human dominoes at the Algarve Stadium on Guinness World Records Day, November 12.
Concerned readers have told the Algarve Resident that the wildlife at Lagoa dos Salgados lagoon in Albufeira, which is listed as a bird watchers’ hotspot by the regional tourism board (ERTA), has declined significantly in recent months.
Algarve residents Rod and Touchelle Smyth announced this week that they have been given approval by a British hospital for Touchelle to donate her kidney to her husband, even though they are incompatible.
Legendary British singer Sir Cliff Richard has agreed to become a patron of Associação Madrugada, an Algarve charity that helps people suffering from life limiting illnesses.
A five-year legal investigation in the United Kingdom and Portugal into alleged corruption, traffic of influence and backhander payments over the planning permission of the Freeport Retail Outlet near Lisbon is coming to an end.
Temperatures are expected to be mild this weekend across the Algarve, with some cloud and rain expected on Saturday afternoon but brightening up on Sunday.
Almancil-based International School São Lourenço (ISSL) attempted to smash the Guinness World Record for human dominoes at the Algarve Stadium on November 12. This video is brought to you in association with AlgarveChannel5.
-[44002].res.jpg "Nearly 250 people attempted to smash the Guinness World Record for human dominoes in the Algarve last week. Photos: ELOISE WALTON.")
-[34519].res.jpg "Touchelle and Rod Smyth with their daughter Phoebe. Photo: SUPPLIED.")
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