Faro to install 32 CCTV surveillance cameras
Over €550,000 to be invested in installation of CCTV system Faro Council has announced that 32 CCTV surveillance cameras are due to be set up on the municipality’s main roads
Algarve teen to compete at World Transplant Games
Temperance Reid was just nine months old when she received a heart transplant Algarve resident Temperance Reid is preparing to travel to Perth, Australia, to join Team Great Britain at
‘Zero VAT’ essential foods basket comes into effect on April 18
Plant-based milks added to the government’s list of essential food products Dozens of essential food products will become cheaper starting on April 18 when the government’s ‘Zero VAT’ (IVA Zero)
Sporting events bring 3,600 athletes to Portimão
Several sporting events are taking place in Portimão this month, bringing around 3,600 athletes from all over the world to the Algarve. A large number of them will be in
Loulé to host “biggest religious celebration south of Fátima”
Easter will be celebrated in Loulé with the start of the “biggest religious celebration south of Fátima”. The ‘Festa da Mãe Soberana’ is held every year in honour of the
Easter celebrated in São Brás with flower torch festival
Century-old celebration is one of Algarve’s biggest Easter events São Brás de Alportel will continue to stay true to its traditions with yet another edition of ‘Festa das Tochas Floridas’,
Portimão port expansion “needs further studies”
… according to Ferragudo parish council president Luís Alberto The president of Ferragudo parish council has called for further studies to be carried out into the project to expand Portimão’s
Rota do Petisco seeks “five-star tapas” for 2023 edition
Organisers to focus on quality of tapas served over quantity, with more chefs due to participate Algarve gastronomic event Rota do Petisco is already accepting registrations for this year’s edition
New version of euthanasia law approved in Parliament
It is the fourth time that Parliament approves law to legalise euthanasia A new version of a law seeking to legalise euthanasia was approved in Parliament today (March 31) after
New boardwalk nearing completion in Alferce
Alferce boardwalk will be part of 6km walking trail which also features a suspended bridge A new boardwalk and suspended bridge are nearing completion near the small village of Alferce