Council animal shelter to open in Olhão
Facility “crucial for animal welfare in the municipality” Olhão Council is planning to open its new animal shelter (Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais) by the end of the year.
Islamic Baths of Loulé receive National Monument status
The Islamic baths have become an important local attraction The Islamic Baths of Loulé have been officially classified as a National Monument. The new status was officially approved in a
Algarve health centres welcome 14 new GPs
Around 1.7 million people do not have a family doctor in Portugal The Algarve Health Administration (ARS Algarve) has announced the hiring of 14 new GPs for the region’s health
Albufeira urges businesses to “stay open for New Year’s Eve”
It is an issue that has plagued the town’s New Year’s festivities for many years Albufeira mayor José Carlos Rolo called a meeting with local business owners on Wednesday to
Concern as future of MotoGP in Algarve in jeopardy
Government funding has not yet been secured After being threatened over safety concerns, the Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix is once again at risk of not taking place in 2024. The
Youth football tournament brings 4,500 to VRSA
‘A Copa do Guadiana’ is largest national football tournament held in one single borough Vila Real de Santo António is getting ready to host the ninth edition of ‘A Copa
Fire breaks out at abandoned house in Quarteira
A fire broke out this morning at an abandoned house in Quarteira, creating a large plume of black smoke which can be seen from several kilometres away. Reports CMTV, the
Silves accepting registrations for Medieval Fair
Silves Council is accepting registrations for this year’s Medieval Fair until July 2. Anyone looking to join the event’s exhibitors line-up can register online. Organisers will inform candidates whether their
Vilamoura World unveils two new property projects
Both projects are under construction and due to be completed in 2025 Vilamoura World, the self-described “master planner” in charge of the Algarve resort town of Vilamoura, has announced two
Taylor Swift to perform in Portugal for first time in 2024
American pop icon Taylor Swift has announced her latest international tour, ‘The Eras Tour‘, which will include her first concert in Portugal. The show will take place on May 24,