Co-hosting of World Cup to cost “much less” than Euro 2004
Only three stadiums will be used, which are already built and only need minor upgrades Portugal’s share of hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Morocco will cost far
Third fugitive from September jail break recaptured in Italy
Three down, two to go Portugal’s PJ police have announced the arrest of a third fugitive following September’s mass jail break. Operação RETORNO III O evadido do Estabelecimento Prisional de
Portimão street closes for vibrant urban festival
InDireita Street Fest returns for second edition on December 22 Portimão’s busy Rua Direita will close on Sunday, December 22 for the InDireita Street Fest, an outdoor urban festival which
Portuguese judo legend Telma Monteiro retires
Telma Monteiro won dozens of medals at top events throughout her 27-year career Telma Monteiro, considered by many to be the best Portuguese judoka ever, has announced her retirement at
Homelessness increases over 20% in Portugal in 2023
More than 13,000 people were homeless in 2023 More than 13,000 people were homeless in mainland Portugal in 2023, an increase of 2,300 cases over the previous year. According to
Faro yacht harbour begins to take shape
Construction on the temporary fill for the new Faro yacht harbour began on Monday, December 9, with a projected completion within 250 days. The new yacht harbour will be located
Lagos invests €1 million in new fibre optic infrastructure
The municipal council of Lagos is set to invest approximately €1 million in fibre optic infrastructure to improve communication between municipal buildings and services, provide free public internet access, and
Olhão mayor announces separation of Moncarapacho and Fuseta parishes
During the opening of a new section of the Ecovia Litoral do Algarve trail between Bias and Quinta de Marim on Sunday, Olhão’s mayor, António Miguel Pina, announced the separation
Grand theft avocado: Four arrested in Vila Nova de Cacela
GNR police arrested four people – two men (25 and 33) and two women (25 and 32) – who were caught red-handed stealing avocados in Vila Nova de Cacela. Authorities
Algarve welcomes 2025 in style
There will be no shortage of parties in the Algarve to celebrate the arrival of the new year As another year draws to a close, 2025 approaches with the promise