‘Working in Portugal’ guide launched in seven languages
New digital guide tackles key issues such as equality, discrimination and wages Do you know what your rights as a foreign worker in Portugal are? A new digital guide promises
Man arrested for ‘enslaving’ shepherd in Albufeira
Victim was frequently physically assaulted PJ police have announced the arrest of a 30-year-old man who is suspected of having ‘enslaved’ another man in Albufeira last October. The suspect is
Tavira to host fourth Cross-border Contemporary Art Fair
The Eastern Algarve municipality of Tavira will host the fourth edition of the Cross-border Contemporary Art Fair between January 26 and 29. The event will be held for the first
Algarve wants ‘real’ tsunami warning system
Boroughs also call for permanent firefighting team The president of the Algarve Intermunicipal Community (AMAL) called on Thursday for an improved tsunami warning system, forest video surveillance and a permanent
Four arrested, €25,600 seized in Faro mega operation
Suspected drug dealers will await trial in preventive detention PSP police have announced that four men have been arrested for drug trafficking and around €25,600 have been seized as part
Lagos buys centuries-old military building in town centre
Building dates back to 1665 and was used to store items brought by ship to Lagos Lagos Council has purchased the historic ‘Armazém Regimental’ military building, which it plans to
Algarve civil protection tests response to catastrophes
Authorities replicated the 2012 tornado which hit Western Algarve The Algarve’s readiness to react to a disaster was tested on Tuesday and Wednesday (January 17 and 18) by regional civil
Tavira mayor to meet with citizens of every parish
“Proximity with citizens is fundamental,” says Tavira’s town council In a bid to “strengthen proximity and active citizenship,” Tavira mayor Ana Paula Martins will be visiting every parish in the
A Christmas miracle from Carvoeiro to the UK!
Staff at Algar Seco Parque find and help deliver lost pendant to the UK – and save a heartbroken 80-year-old’s Christmas! For 80-year-old Jacky Shell, last Christmas was due to
Put your business in the spotlight with ispy Portugal
ispy Portugal is a mobile app launched towards the end of 2022 which provides businesses with a modern affordable option to promote themselves digitally. Having recently won the ‘Trailblazer Innovation