Superheroes, satire and Zé Povinho take over Loulé Carnival
Portugal’s oldest Carnival parade is returning to Loulé from February 15 to 17, promising showstopping parades that mix humour, satire and pop culture. This year’s theme, “Super Carnival”, brings iconic
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve hosts first recruitment Open Day
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve luxury hotel in Loulé will host its first Open Day on Thursday, February 5 from 10am, inviting those seeking a career in luxury hospitality. Held as
“A European diamond”: Saudis look to boost investment in Portugal
Saudi investors are eyeing Portugal as a prime destination for new business, with one leading figure describing the country as a “diamond in Europe” that remains largely undiscovered by Middle
Storm Ingrid forces Algarve dam releases as flood risk increases across Portugal
The arrival of Storm Ingrid in Portugal is triggering preventive measures in several parts of the country, including controlled water releases from major dams. The depression is expected to bring
Man arrested for attempted stabbing murder in Portimão
A 30-year-old man suspected of stabbing another man during an argument in Portimão and fleeing the scene, leaving him with a life-threatening injury, has been tracked down and arrested in
Over 60% of family doctor vacancies left unfilled
More than 60% of vacancies for family doctors in Portugal remained unfilled in 2025 after a second recruitment round, opened to fill posts left vacant after the first round, according
Government approves €6 million purchase of police bodycams
The Portuguese government has approved the purchase of around 8,000 body-worn cameras for the country’s police forces, committing more than €6 million to equip officers from the PSP and GNR.
Social media bans won’t fix risks for young people, Portuguese study warns
Restricting young people’s access to social media, whether through parental controls or legislation, is not the most effective way to address online risks, according to a new Portuguese study that
Faro invites residents to shape city’s sustainable mobility plan
The municipal council of Faro is calling on all residents, workers, and students to take part in a survey that will help shape the city’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (Plano
Renature Monchique eyes 600,000 trees milestone
The Renature Monchique project is entering its seventh year with an ambitious target: reaching a total of 600,000 trees planted in the Monchique mountains by the end of February. Launched