New running track inaugurated at Lagoa’s Bela Vista stadium
A new €600,000 running track was inaugurated on Saturday at Estádio da Bela Vista in Lagoa, much to the delight of local clubs and athletes. The previous running track, inaugurated
Algarve wine production to drop 20% in 2022
Regional wine production affected by drought and heat Algarve wine production is expected to drop around 20%, compared to 2021, due to the ongoing drought and extreme heat this past
INTERVIEW with Michael Reeve, CEO, afpop
“Businesses are eager to speak to people face to face” This weekend could not come fast enough for the team at foreign residents’ association afpop, which is preparing to hold
Art auction to raise money for Algarve underwater prairies
An art auction has been launched to raise money for the conservation of the underwater prairies at the Algarve’s Ria Formosa estuary. ‘The Birth of Neptunia’, a large panel created
Last taste of summer as temperatures due to soar
Maximum temperatures to exceed 30ºC Although summer may officially be over, maximum temperatures of over 30ºC are expected in some parts of Portugal during the first week of October, according
New hope for Algarve Central Hospital?
Government approves launch of new PPP deal for Algarve Central Hospital New hope has been injected into the project to build the Algarve’s long-awaited Central Hospital. The Portuguese government has
TGV project: Algarve “forgotten” yet again
Faro mayor laments politicians “only remember Algarve during summer” The announcement of the new TGV high-speed railway which will link Lisbon to Porto in just one hour and 15 minutes
Chelsea in talks to buy Algarve club Portimonense
New owner Todd Boehly sees Portugal as ideal option for satellite club English club Chelsea’s new owners are reportedly engaged in talks to buy Algarve club Portimonense as part of
PJ police raid Council of Ministers HQ
Searches being carried out this morning Portugal’s judicial police (PJ) raided the headquarters of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers this morning to carry out searches linked to a
Fisherman dies as boat sinks off Vila do Bispo
Five other fishermen were able to swim to land A 23-year-old fisherman died after the fishing boat he was travelling in sunk around three kilometres off Salema beach in Vila