Algarve University develops coastal risk alert system
The coastal risk alert system will enable authorities to determine the consequences of a storm to coastal areas three days in advance, explained Óscar Ferreira, coordinator of the Portuguese division of the Micore project. “The system will determine whether there is the possibility of erosion, retreat of the coast line, material damage or ocean swells during a storm” said the researcher at the Navy and Environmental Research Centre of the Algarve University.
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Loulé Carnival: The World of Show Business
The city of Loulé will once again be the centre stage for glorious Carnival celebrations on 14th, 15th and 16th of February. Being one of the largest and oldest Carnival parades in the country, the parade has a different theme each year, this year’s being ‘The World of Show Business’. Thousands of revellers will meet at the José Costa Mealha Avenue between 3pm and 6pm to watch the parade of fifteen allegoric floats, entertainment groups, samba schools and giant puppets to share in the general feeling of joy.
Algarve to continue attracting foreigners
A future of increased foreign migration and an ageing population is on the cards for the Algarve region, according to predictions published by Eurostat, the European Commission’s statistics organisation. According to the report, which covers demographic predictions until 2030 for all 27 EU countries and their regions as well as Norway and Switzerland, the Algarve will see an increase in population from 443,000 people this year to 564,000 people by 2030.
Loulé Carnival: The World of Show Business
The city of Loulé will once again be the centre stage for glorious Carnival celebrations on 14th, 15th and 16th of February. Being one of the largest and oldest Carnival parades in the country, the parade has a different theme each year, this year’s being ‘The World of Show Business’. Thousands of revellers will meet at the José Costa Mealha Avenue between 3pm and 6pm to watch the parade of fifteen allegoric floats, entertainment groups, samba schools and giant puppets to share in the general feeling of joy.
Cutileiro, Guimarães, Grass and more at the CCSL
João Cutileiro, José de Guimarães and Günter Grass are but three of the 24 artists whose works can be seen at a group exhibition at the São Lourenço Cultural Centre in Almancil - Loulé. There is a rich, mouth-watering list of artists who will be participating in the 2009/2010 group exhibition. David de Almeida, Manuel Baptista, Carlos Barão, Jean-Marie Boomputte, Saskia Bremer, Teresa Calem and Rafael Canales can be seen alongside Philippe Claisse, João Cutileiro, Gervásio, Günter Grass and José de Guimarães.
Algarve Property Market 2009 in review
There is no doubt that 2009, like it´s sibling 2008, was a strange year in the property market in the Algarve. On reflection, one of the main issues was the fact that no-one could agree what the market was doing, when and why. With the benefit of hindsight we can review the facts, and consider what actually happened, from our (first hand) viewpoint. One of the key problems is information. On one hand accurate historical date is very hard to obtain in Portugal, as, until recently, many of the prices registered for the sale of properties were inaccurate.
Contador to kick off season at Tour of the Algarve
Reigning Tour de France champion Alberto Contador confirmed on Friday he will kick off his 2010 season during the Tour of the Algarve cycling race in Portugal mid-February. "Last year I liked the race and I think it's ideal to start the season," explained the Spaniard, who is the reigning champion in the Portuguese race. "Then I'll go to the Paris-Nice (beginning of March) where we'll be mainly looking to work on a team level, notably on tactical coordination," he said.
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