Algarve launches €108 million tender for new public bus operator
The Algarve Intermunicipal Community (AMAL) has approved an international tender for the region’s public bus services, covering the 2026-2034 period and valued at around €108 million, the organisation announced on
New five-star Wine & Books by the Sea resort opens in Algarve
A new five-star resort combining luxury hospitality with a strong focus on fine cuisine and top national wines has opened its doors in the Algarve. The Wine & Books by
Interview: Daisy Sampson takes helm at afpop
afpop, the Association of Foreign Property Owners in Portugal, has appointed Daisy Sampson as its new chief executive officer, following the retirement of long-time head Michael Reeve after more than
Parliament backs proposals to protect Alagoas Brancas wetland
Portugal’s parliament has approved initiatives from Chega, PAN and Livre recommending that the government adopt measures to protect the Alagoas Brancas wetland in the municipality of Lagoa. The proposals were
Last chance to visit Loulé Chocolate Fair (with video)
The Loulé Chocolate Fair comes to a close this weekend, meaning chocolate lovers have until Sunday (March 8) to discover the many chocolatey treats that can be found at the
Algarve gears up for Superbike action
The countdown has begun for the return of the World Superbike Championship to the Algarve. The second round of the championship will take place at the Algarve International Circuit in
Military flight with 39 passengers arrives as Portugal continues Middle East repatriation
A Portuguese military aircraft carrying 39 passengers landed on Friday at around 5am at Figo Maduro Airport in Lisbon, as part of an ongoing operation to repatriate citizens from the
Algarve agriculture worth €811 million – but half the value leaves region
Agriculture in the Algarve generated €811 million in economic value in 2023 – but almost half of that money did not stay in the region, according to a new study.
Algarve goes green for St. Patrick’s Day
The Algarve’s Irish community is gearing up for a lively St. Patrick’s season, with several events lined up to mark the occasion. From family parades to a black-tie dinner and
Man wanted in $30 million US health fraud arrested at Faro Airport
A 39-year-old man wanted by US authorities over an alleged multi-million-dollar health fraud has been arrested at Faro Airport. The suspect was detained on Tuesday, March 4, by officers from