PAN cites floods as proof Alagoas Brancas must be protected
The recent floods that have blighted the Algarve are proof that the Lagoa wetland must be protected, said PAN Algarve – the regional branch of political party PAN (People, Animals,
Green light for new stage of renovations at Ponta da Piedade
A contractor has been selected to carry out the second stage of renovations at Ponta da Piedade, one of the borough’s most iconic beauty spots, announced Lagos Council. The second
Algarve hotels with New Year’s Eve events expect to be full
Hotels in Algarve expect to be full for New Year’s Eve Algarve hotels with entertainment programmes are expected to be full at the end of the year. “We feel that
Teachers on strike ahead of December 17 protest
Teachers are carrying out a second day of strikes and several protests today across Portugal ahead of what is expected to be a larger demonstration at Lisbon’s Marquês do Pombal
Business owners blame Faro council for flood damage
Rain due to continue into next week The Algarve was blighted by serious floods due to heavy rain between Sunday and Monday. Faro suffered the worst consequences, with business owners
Algarvian Roots showcases region’s “huge potential” for ecotourism
A 27-year-old man born and raised in Silves has launched an ecotourism company called Algarvian Roots, offering authentic experiences in the Western Algarve. Launched around a year and a half
Portugal to provide €30 million in aid for Ukrainians in Poland
PM had promised to help during a visit to Polish capital in May Portugal’s government approved on Wednesday a €30 million humanitarian aid package for Ukrainian refugees in Poland, the
Évora named 2027 European Capital of Culture
Évora to receive €29 million in funding to live up to Capital of Culture title Évora has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2027, along with Liepaja in
Week-long rainy weather could help restore Algarve dam levels
The Algarve’s rainy weather which is due to continue into next week is just what the region needs to help restore its dam levels, according to regional water company Águas
One tonne of hashish seized after high-speed chase off Algarve coast
Maritime police in the Algarve seized around one tonne of hashish divided amongst 20 bales which were thrown into the sea during an early morning high-speed boat chase. The suspects