Loulé to start sending out emergency warnings via SMS
Loulé’s Civil Protection Service has unveiled a new Municipal Alert System, allowing residents to receive emergency warnings straight on their phones via SMS. Launched on International Civil Protection Day (March
Mercadona set to open first Algarve stores this summer
Spanish retail giant Mercadona is set to open its first stores in the Algarve by the end of this summer, marking the supermarket chain’s long-awaited arrival in Portugal’s southernmost region.
“Alagoas Brancas is already saved!”: Lagoa mayor insists petition is “unnecessary”
Lagoa mayor Luís Encarnação has admitted his astonishment regarding a petition to ‘save Alagoas Brancas’, a local wetland, which was discussed in Parliament on Friday – and even led to
Alcoutim unveils sculpture dedicated to female victims of abuse
The eastern Algarve town of Alcoutim is preparing to unveil a new sculpture dedicated to women who have suffered abuse. The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at 10.30am
Portugal gas reserves adequate for size of market, says REN
Portugal’s gas transport and storage infrastructure is adequate for the size of the national market, although no European country has enough reserves to last several years without imports, according to
Dubliner walks 270km to raise money for São Brás hospital
A 70-year-old Irishman living in the Algarve has raised more than €10,000 for the São Brás rehabilitation hospital after walking around 270km from Porto to Santiago de Compostela in just
Open Art Exhibition brings international creativity to Olhão
Dozens of artists from across the globe are currently showcasing their work in Olhão as part of the Open Art Exhibition, a collective show running at República 14 until March
Apolónia supermarkets launch recruitment drive with 80 vacancies
Supermarket chain Apolónia Supermercados is once again opening its doors to job seekers with a new round of recruitment open days across the Algarve, offering 80 vacancies for both seasonal
Vilalara partners with LUX Tennis and welcomes Tommy Robredo
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve has launched a new partnership with international sports management company LUX Tennis, bringing an expanded racquet sports programme to the resort’s Racket Club and marking the
Portuguese stadium in running to host Spain vs Argentina Finalissima?
Lisbon’s iconic Estádio da Luz, home to SL Benfica, is being touted as a leading contender to host the 2026 Finalissima, the high-profile football clash between European champions Spain and