Portugal to present energy-saving plan by end of August
An energy-saving plan designed to prepare Portugal for Europe’s looming energy crisis this winter is due to be presented by the government by the end of August. Reducing opening hours
Almancil landfill fire continues to burn one month later
It’s been over a month since a fire broke out at a landfill at Vale da Venda in Almancil (Loulé), and still it continues to burn. The owner of the
Enjoy a night out in Lagos!
The third edition of Lagos Nights Out is returning to Cais das Descobertas between September 2 and 4, promising a “relaxed atmosphere which allows visitors to enjoy concerts by some
Underwater exhibition to be created off Santa Eulália beach
Project under public consultation until September 12 Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto (better known as Vhils) and energy company EDP have teamed up to create an underwater exhibition off the coast
New-look stairway inaugurated at Praia do Peneco
Inauguration part of municipal holiday celebrations A new pristine white stairway to Albufeira’s crowd-pulling beach Praia do Peneco was inaugurated on the borough’s municipal holiday on Saturday (August 20). The stairway
Motor Film Awards nominees revealed in Algarve
Spy Manor Productions have brought another international film event to the Algarve, this time to its headquarters – Villa Skyfall – in Ferragudo. The production company hosted on August 16
Rescued turtle travels 1,500km after being returned to sea
Loggerhead sea turtle was nursed back to health at Zoomarine A rescued sea turtle has been on quite a journey since being returned to the sea last month off the
Government decides not to prolong wildfire state of alert
Weather conditions due to improve Portugal’s government has decided not to extend the Situation of Alert in the country which had been called on Sunday due to a high risk
Vila Real wildfire brought under control after destroying 4,500 hectares
Update: Firefighters are battling two reignitions this morning. Over 320 firefighters remain deployed to the area. Firefighters succeeded at around 8.30pm last night in bringing the Vila Real wildfire under
Algarve beefs up wildfire surveillance during Situation of Alert
Authorities aim to tackle possible wildfires ASAP Civil protection authorities in the Algarve have beefed up the region’s wildfire surveillance during Portugal’s Situation of Alert, which lasts until Tuesday (August