Michael Bruxo

5 days ago | portugalresident.com | Michael Bruxo

Candidates should ideally have a background in natural sciencesThe National Iberian Lynx Reproduction Centre in Silves is looking for three volunteers to join its ethology and video surveillance team. The call was announced by the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF), which manages the facility. The internships will last three months and are ideally suited for candidates with a background in natural sciences, says ICNF, adding that training will be provided.

6 days ago | portugalresident.com | Michael Bruxo

“We never called for it to close, but we welcome the news,” said spokesperson for civic movementNews of the upcoming closure of the Amorim cork factory in Silves has been welcomed by residents who have long complained about smoke emissions and noise coming from the facility.  While the decision came as a surprise, locals say it ultimately works in their favour.

6 days ago | portugalresident.com | Michael Bruxo

Sculptures were created by local artist Miguel MartinsVisitors to Forum Algarve in Faro have a new impressive piece of art to behold now that the shopping centre has officially unveiled ‘Andorinhas’ (Swallows), a large-scale sculpture installation created by Algarve-based artist Miguel Martins. The artwork, installed in the pedestrian access area near the food court, features two massive sculptures of swallows in mid-flight.

6 days ago | portugalresident.com | Michael Bruxo

EM351 road to undergo major interventionMajor roadworks are due to begin soon on Portimão’s busy EM531 municipal road – a key route connecting Penina to Montes de Alvor – causing traffic disruption throughout the coming weeks. The road, which serves as one of the main access points to Alvor and the Portimão municipal aerodrome, is in such a sorry state that the intervention “could not be delayed any longer,” the municipal council says.

6 days ago | portugalresident.com | Michael Bruxo

Shopping centre is teaming up with two local animal charitiesAlgarveShopping is hosting two animal adoption events in May in a bid to find forever homes for animals in need. The first is scheduled for this Saturday (May 10) between 10am and 3pm near the shopping centre’s Meeting Point on the ground floor, where visitors will be able to meet some of the dogs in the care of Algarve animal sanctuary Wigglestail.