Portimão denies “fake claims” that CCTV cameras are not working
Council warns against “fake information” on social media The municipal council of Portimão has vehemently denied rumours that the town’s CCTV surveillance cameras are not working. In a statement released
Algarve towns join forces in bid for European Wine City 2026
Bid features Lagoa, Albufeira, Monchique, Portimão, Silves and São Brás de Alportel Six Algarve towns have launched a joint new bid for the title of European Wine City 2026. Under
Countdown begins for Carvoeiro’s Black & White Night
Event has grown into one of the largest open-air parties in Portugal The countdown has begun for one of southern Portugal’s most popular summer events: the Carvoeiro Black & White
Classic cars take centre stage in Albufeira
‘Albufeira Classics’ will be held this weekend in several spots around the municipality Dozens of classic cars will be displayed throughout Albufeira this weekend (May 24-25) as part of an
GNR police arrest two of their own officers in Tavira
Young men are suspected of crimes of abuse of power and attempted extortion Two young officers from Portugal’s GNR police have been arrested in Tavira on suspicion of committing several
Beachfront tourist office reopens in Monte Gordo – just in time for summer
The new space officially opened on May 13 Monte Gordo is once again home to a fully operational tourist office, right by the beach, providing visitors with a helpful one-stop-shop
Lagos launches WhatsApp support line for citizens
This Wednesday marks the launch of the support line The municipal council of Lagos has launched a new WhatsApp support line for citizens, offering them a more practical way to
Chefs on Fire Vilamoura unveils full line-up
Chefs on Fire will feature a star-studded line-up The full line-up has been unveiled for the Vilamoura edition of Chefs on Fire, Europe’s largest festival of fire, gastronomy, and music,
Dog rescued from Alfanzina cliff in Carvoeiro
Dog was stranded on a cliffside A dog was rescued from a dangerous situation after becoming stranded on a cliffside with no safe way back up in Carvoeiro, Lagoa. Authorities
RIP Dirk Hinrichs – “Skip Bandele”, you will be missed
Portugal Resident mourns loss of long-time sports contributor The Portugal Resident is mourning the loss of long-time sports contributor Dirk Hinrichs, best known to readers as Skip Bandele, who died