Pomarão water collection project to supply Algarve gets (conditional) approval
APA has conditionally approved the Pomarão project The Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA) has conditionally approved the project to supply the Algarve with water collected from the Guadiana River at Pomarão in
Thieves steal watches worth €340,000 in Quinta do Lago
GNR police are searching for the thieves GNR police are searching for the group responsible for stealing two watches worth €340,000 in the Algarve resort of Quinta do Lago. According
American tourism boom in Portugal continues in 2024
Americans continue to flock to Portugal, now ranking just behind UK in terms of guest numbers at tourist accommodation establishments The boom of American tourists in Portugal is continuing in
Lagoa unveils programme of religious and cultural events
Religious and cultural events galore in Lagoa between August 29 and September 8 The municipal council of Lagoa has unveiled a programme of religious and cultural events to celebrate its
Portimão hosts exhibition of Portuguese guitars
Exhibition runs until October 7 Portimão’s renovated Lota building will host an exhibition of Portuguese guitars owned by José Paulo Maio Costa, one of the country’s biggest collectors of the
Portimão welcomes third Investor Talks
Investor Talks described as “biggest financial literacy event in Portugal” The third edition of Investor Talks, described as the “biggest financial literacy event in Portugal,” will be held in Portimão
5.3 earthquake rocks Portugal; government calls for calm
“Biggest earthquake felt in Lisbon since 1969,” geophysicist says An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale was felt in Portugal this Monday morning (August 26), followed by three aftershocks.
Albufeira to host “biggest New Year’s party in Portugal”
‘Albufeira Carpe Nox 2025’ unveiled on Tuesday Albufeira has unveiled the programme for its New Year’s party ‘Albufeira Carpe Nox 2025’, which it says will be the “biggest New Year’s
10 people rescued in one hour in Cacela Velha
Swimming near the Cacela Velha inlet is “dangerous” due to “risks posed by strong currents,” says National Maritime Authority (AMN) Ten people were rescued by maritime rescue services in Cacela
Teen arrested for home burglaries and violent robberies in Albufeira
A 17-year-old was arrested by GNR police in Albufeira, suspected of committing at least four home burglaries, as well as four violent robberies in the town’s nightlife areas. The arrest