Jessie J to headline Pine Cliffs Summer Gala in Algarve
British singer-songwriter Jessie J will headline the 23rd edition of the Summer Gala at Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira on Friday, July 31, promising a night of “glamour, music and
Loulé MED Festival unveils “most international edition” yet
Loulé’s MED Festival is gearing up for its most international edition ever in 2026, with artists from 30 countries converging on the town’s historic centre between June 25 and 28.
Castro Marim threatens to demolish illegal homes
The municipal council of Castro Marim has announced a firm crackdown on illegal urban developments across the municipality, with demolition proceedings set to move forward in cases that cannot be
Portugal can’t stop storms but can reduce damage, says expert
Portugal cannot prevent powerful storms driven by global warming, but it can reduce their impact by changing how land is used and cities are planned, according to disaster and environmental
Portugal’s flagship tourism fair opens to public today
The 36th edition of Portugal’s flagship tourism fair BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa is being billed as the “biggest ever”, bringing together 1,700 exhibitors, 125 international destinations and
Loulé buys 60 homes for public housing in €15.1 million deal
The municipal council of Loulé has formally acquired 60 housing units for public rental in a €15.1 million investment backed largely by national recovery funds. The public deed was signed
Monte Rei hosts charity golf event to grant children’s wishes
Monte Rei Golf & Country Club will host a charity golf tournament on April 11 to help grant wishes for children with serious illnesses, marking the 46th global anniversary of
Olhão moves to repair storm-damaged roads
The municipal council of Olhão has begun repairing roads damaged by recent storms, saying it moved in as soon as weather conditions allowed. As a result of Storm Kristin and
Lagoa municipal police begin street patrols next week
Lagoa’s new municipal police force will begin operational duties on Monday, March 2, marking what the municipality describes as a “new chapter” in prevention, monitoring and community policing. Set up
Aljezur bridge deemed structurally safe
Portugal’s infrastructure authority has clarified that the bridge over the Ribeira de Aljezur on the EN120 national road is structurally safe. The response follows repeated concerns raised by Aljezur mayor