Algarve hoteliers lament death of Clube Praia da Oura founder Sir Jack Petchey
Sir Jack Petchey founded Clube Praia da Oura in Albufeira AHETA, the association of Algarve hotels and tourist establishments, has lamented the death of Sir Jack Petchey, a British businessman
Revamped market reopens in Odiáxere
Odiáxere market has reopened following extensive renovations The municipal council of Lagos and parish council of Odiáxere inaugurated the renovated Odiáxere market on Monday (July 1). The renovation works, which
Man dies in latest Arade Bridge crash
Traffic has been cut off on the bridge in both directions A man died this morning (July 3) in a violent collision between a truck and a car on the
GNR warns of text message scam
Fake text messages are being sent out in GNR’s name Portugal’s GNR military police force has warned that fake text messages are being sent out to people in its name.
Suspected fraudsters arrested in Algarve
The men posed as bank employees, manipulating victims into transferring large sums of money to Portugal PJ police, in collaboration with Europol and Spanish authorities, have arrested three Spanish men
Álvaro Bila takes over as mayor of Portimão
Former mayor Isilda Gomes is now a European MP Álvaro Bila has officially taken over as mayor of Portimão after temporarily replacing Isilda Gomes, who has taken up her new
Play in the Parque postponed due to death of Tanya McGarrell
Tanya McGarrell was an “integral part of Play in the Parque” This year’s Play in the Parque, “Robin in the Hood”, has been postponed until Friday, September 27 due to the
First stone of five-star hotel laid at Verdelago Resort
New Marriot hotel set to open at Verdelago Resort in 2027 Construction of a new €52.5 million five-star hotel has begun at Castro Marim’s Verdelago Resort. The 197-room Marriott hotel
Diogo Costa saves the day as Portugal sneak by Slovenia
Diogo Costa became the first goalkeeper to save three penalties in a Euro penalty shootout Portugal are through to the quarter-finals of the Euro 2024 thanks to a 3-0 penalty
Lagoa and Carvoeiro launch donation drive for firefighters
Local parish union is acting now to help prepare for the wildfire season in advance The parish union of Lagoa and Carvoeiro has launched a donation drive in aid of