Guided tour of ‘Balsa, Roman City’ at Tavira Museum
The municipal museum of Tavira will host a guided tour of the ‘Balsa, Roman City’ exhibition, led by archaeologist Celso Candeias, on Saturday, October 26 at 10.30am. Currently on display
One of UK’s most wanted men arrested in Algarve
Calvin Parris was detained by PJ police near Boliqueime in the Algarve Calvin Parris, one of the UK’s most wanted men, was arrested in the Algarve this month by Portugal’s
New riverside bike path inaugurated in Lisbon
Lisbon inaugurated a new eastern riverside bike path today, linking Parque Tejo-Trancão to Terreiro do Paço, covering 12 kilometers. The project is part of the city’s goal to create a
Taxes responsible for half of fuel price in August
Taxes accounted for 52.2% of the total retail price of petrol and 46.6% of the diesel bill in Portugal in August, when the government updated the carbon tax. According to
Golf generates €4.2 billion for Portugal’s economy
Algarve accounts for 60% of golf activity in Portugal A study on golf has concluded that the sport continues to be a significant contributor to Portugal’s economy, generating €4.2 billion
Minister promises aid to replace destroyed apple trees
Portugal’s minister of agriculture, José Manuel Fernandes, said on Thursday that apple producers affected by the bad weather about a week ago would receive support to replace the destroyed trees.
Municipalities push to cut red tape for faster land clearing to prevent wildfires
Local councils want to be allowed to clear private land with less bureaucracy involved Portuguese municipal councils are calling for quicker and less bureaucratic procedures to take temporary control of
‘Save Water’ helps Algarve tourism cut water consumption by 13%
Reduction is in line with the government’s 13% target Tourism businesses in the Algarve which joined the ‘Save Water’ initiative – a water efficiency program aimed at reducing consumption –
Man wanted by German authorities arrested in Lagos
PJ police have arrested a foreign man in Lagos, Algarve wanted by German authorities for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and organised crime. The 43-year-old man had been on
Spooktacular fun awaits at Portimão Arena
Fun Day Halloween promises spine-tingling fun in Portimão Portimão Arena is set to transform into a mega amusement park for children with the return of ‘Fun Day Halloween’ on October