Government unveils measures to bolster housing market
One of the proposals is the end of new golden visas for habitation purposes Prime Minister António Costa announced this afternoon a series of measures designed to tackle Portugal’s housing
New working group to jazz up promotion of Albufeira
Albufeira bands together to improve how it promotes itself Reflecting on the current state of tourism sector, finding new strategies to promote the Albufeira brand and creating partnerships between associates
Man arrested for murder of flatmate in Portimão
The two men reportedly argued frequently A 32-year-old Senegalese man has been arrested by PJ criminal police for the murder of his flatmate in Portimão on February 12. In a
“Hypermarket gang” arrested for thefts between Lisbon and Algarve
Hypermarket gang responsible for over 30 heists since January 2022 Five men responsible for dozens of thefts in the Greater Lisbon, Alentejo and Algarve areas have been arrested by PSP
Volta ao Algarve to close several streets in Lagoa
Cycling competition will end in Lagoa with a time trial Lagoa Council has announced the list of streets which will be closed to traffic due to the Volta ao Algarve
EN2 charity bike ride in honour of Joshua
Funds are being raised for a much-needed new incubator for Faro Hospital William Nutter, his father Peter Nutter and a group of friends will be cycling the entire national EN2
Prepare for the craziest festival of the year!
Starting this weekend, Carnival celebrations will liven up Algarve towns with plenty of music, dancing and parades of revellers donning funny costumes After two years of cancellations due to the
Teens remanded in custody for attack on immigrant in Olhão
President Marcelo apologised to immigrants who were assaulted in Olhão Three youngsters arrested on Monday for assaulting an immigrant from Nepal in Olhão at the end of January have been
Algarve nurses threaten further strikes
Nurses working in the Algarve’s state-run hospitals have vowed to organise further strikes against the “inaction” regarding career progression. The “indecisiveness and inoperativeness” of the Algarve University Hospital Board (CHUA)
Tourist accommodation revenue tops €5 billion in 2022
Results exceed those of 2019, a record year for tourism Portugal’s tourism sector enjoyed a return to form in 2022, with revenue from tourist accommodation topping €5 billion. This represents