Scorching heat and strong winds see Castro Marim wildfire reignite; 280 firefighters battle blaze
UPDATE: According to the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority, at 7.20pm, around 400 firefighters, assisted by 129 vehicles and three aircrafts, were fighting the blaze, which has already spread
Free Covid-19 testing for all in Lagoa from June 14
Testing for SARS-CoV-2 will be free for all in Lagoa from June 14, announced the local council. From this Monday, residents of Lagoa borough as well as municipal workers will
“Formúla K1ds” promises to delight children at Forum Algarve
Families visiting Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro from today (June 1) until June 13 are in for a special surprise as a new feature to celebrate International Day of
Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Monet and Klimt as you’ve never seen them before
A veritable sensorial experience is promised by the organisers of Immersivus Gallery, a unique exhibition taking place at Centro de Congressos do Algarve in Vilamoura from June 4 to September
Let the music play! New Year concerts for all in Portimão and Lagoa
With fireworks cancelled this year, Portimão and Lagoa councils have announced alternative programmes to welcome in the New Year, all in compliance with health authority advice. In a bid to
Anke Punt unveils new art series; 50% of proceeds in aid of children’s home
German artist Anke Punt will be exhibiting her new art series at Lagoa’s Convent’bio throughout the month of January. Fifty per cent of proceeds will go to the Alvor children’s
€1 million support fund: Portimão council “lends a hand” to pandemic-hit businesses
A €1 million municipal fund to support businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic has been launched by Portimão council. Sectors covered by the Fundo de Apoio Empresarial include restaurants and
Wolf Valley Charity Fund donates €20,000 to fight hunger in Algarve
The Wolf Valley Charity Fund (WVCF) donated €20,000 to the Algarve Food Bank (Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome do Algarve) on December 10. The donation was only possible “thanks to
‘The Resident’ supports local restaurants over the festive season
With the effects of the coronavirus being felt across all sectors of the economy, the restaurant industry is certainly one of the most affected as virus-containment measures imposed by the
Portugal sparking industrial revival
Minister of Economy announces creation of national industrialisation master plan By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com The Minister of Economy and Employment, Álvaro Santos Pereira, has assured that a plan for industrial development