Emergency works planned to ‘save’ Fuseta beach before summer
Fuseta Island’s beach has “almost disappeared” following recent storms Portugal’s Environment and Energy Minister, Maria da Graça Carvalho, has promised emergency action to make sure Fuseta Island has a beach
Secretary of State suggests tax perks to lure retired emigrants back to Portugal
José Cesário wants emigrants return to live particularly in “low-density regions, where we need people with purchasing power” Portugal’s Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, José Cesário, has defended that
Two Portuguese dead in climbing accident in Spanish mountains
The Portuguese government has confirmed the deaths of two Portuguese climbers who lost their lives earlier this week in the Picos de Europa mountains in northern Spain. The victims, aged
Over 137,000 sign petition to make rape a public crime
Campaign also calls for tougher sentences and recognition of femicide More than 137,000 people have signed a petition urging the Portuguese Parliament to take stronger action against violence against women
Truck tips over on Algarve’s A22, scattering cargo across motorway
UPDATE: Traffic reopened on the affected stretch of the motorway at 2.34pm, civil protection authorities have confirmed Drivers on the A22 motorway in the Algarve faced an early-morning headache today
Surveillance cameras approved for Algarve’s Vilamoura
49 cameras will be installed around the marina and surrounding access points The Portuguese government has greenlit the installation of a CCTV video surveillance system in the Algarve resort of
Trump’s tariffs spark fears for American tourism in Portugal
Concern grows that tariffs could put a dent in Portugal’s booming tourism industry Portugal’s tourism sector is growing increasingly worried about the possible effects of the tariffs promised by US
Lagoa announces plan to redevelop key area of town
Municipal Archive will be created, as well as new parking, street and public square The municipal council of Lagoa has officially purchased the old Caves Dom Teodósio warehouse, currently home
Faro’s new municipal police force hits the streets
Force has 10 officers, with plans to grow its team to 30 Faro’s new municipal police force is now officially on duty. The new force began operations on Tuesday, with
Loulé serves up delicious Easter food
Gastronomic event shines spotlight on Easter favourites From April 11 to 27, Loulé will host a gastronomic event called ‘Comeres D’Aqui – Flavours of Easter’ which will see dozens of