Food aid requests due to soar in Algarve as summer ends
Price increases described as “suffocating” Charity institutions in the Algarve are predicting a huge increase in food aid requests after this summer due to higher inflation and unemployment rates in the
NEW RECORD: Algarve hotels with 95% of rooms booked in August
There were barely any empty hotel rooms in the Algarve in August, the region’s hoteliers association (AHETA) has revealed. AHETA boss Hélder Martins says that between 94% and 95% of
Volunteers clear 100 kilos of rubbish from Alagoas Brancas
Fifteen volunteers teamed up to remove around 100 kilos of rubbish from the Alagoas Brancas wetland site in Lagoa on August 20 and 21. The initiative was carried out by
Green light for new technology hub near Portimão racetrack
A new technology hub dedicated to renewable energies is due to be set up near the Algarve International Racetrack in Portimão. The project was unveiled last Friday (August 26) at
VRSA mayor calls for more policing
Vila Real de Santo António mayor Álvaro Araújo has called for more policing on the borough’s streets in order to increase the “feeling of safety” among citizens. The request came
Sporting wins International Masters Futsal
Portuguese giant Sporting CP emerged victorious from the 2022 edition of International Masters Futsal, a friendly tournament which every year brings four of the world’s best futsal teams to Portimão.
Skeleton of 25-metre-long dinosaur found in man’s backyard in Portugal
It could be the largest dinosaur skeleton ever found in Europe The remains of what could turn out to be the largest dinosaur ever found in Europe have been unearthed
Portugal wants more time to complete EU ‘bazooka’ investments
Government wants EU to relax PRR investment deadlines Portugal’s government has sent Brussels a document that “summarises the national priorities” for the European Commission in 2023 and that proposes the
Active tourism experiences at Guadiana Weekend
Have you ever wanted to try kayaking or paddle boarding, fly in a gyrocopter or enjoy a salt spa experience? If so, ‘Guadiana Weekend’ is the event for you. All
Cyberattack hits TAP Air Portugal computers
Flight security is “guaranteed” Portugal’s flagship carrier TAP was the target of a cyberattack on Thursday night. The airline says flight security is guaranteed (despite the three-day strike affecting the