Clock ticking for Alcoutim-Spain bridge project
CCDR Algarve president expresses concerns over delays The tender for the construction of a bridge between Alcoutim in the Algarve and Sanlúcar de Guadiana in the Andalusian region of Spain
Algarve must “save water… and hope it rains”
AMAL president says these are the only “short-term” solutions to drought “There are only two things” that can be done in the short-term to tackle the Algarve’s drought: “save water
New attempt to remove boat from Ferragudo beach
Stranded boats continue to spark people’s curiosity Authorities will attempt in March to remove the largest of the three boats which are stranded at Praia Grande in Ferragudo. Speaking to
Cross country event helps promote Albufeira abroad
Event is broadcast throughout Europe and other parts of the world Albufeira hosted the 47th edition of the Almond Blossom Cross Country running competition on Sunday, February 25, attracting once
Coimbra’s stunning Joanina Library to digitise 30,000 books
The historic library in Coimbra is considered one of the most beautiful in the world The University of Coimbra (UC) has announced an €8 million project to digitise 30,000 century-old
Mediterranean diet museum to open in Tavira
Mediterranean diet has boasted UNESCO recognition since 2013 The opening of a Mediterranean Diet museum in the Algarve municipality of Tavira is one of the highlights of the “Mediterranean Diet
Silves to host open yoga classes
Silves has announced a series of open yoga classes for adults, children, and babies. The classes will be held on March 18, 20, 22 and 23 to celebrate the spring
Portuguese athletes seek glory in Glasgow
World Athletics Indoor Championships begin on Friday A Portuguese national team bereft of its main stars is still hoping to make a splash at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, which
Algarve hoteliers demand action from future PM
AHETA calls for the creation of a Ministry of Tourism, a “fiscal revolution” and a clampdown on bureaucracy The Algarve Hoteliers Association (AHETA) has written an open letter to the
Funeral agent caught in Loulé death certificate scheme
Both men are awaiting trial A funeral agent in Loulé has been caught in a scheme which involved a doctor issuing death certificates remotely without carrying out an autopsy. According