Algarve researcher gets €1 million to study therapy for rare disorder
Team hopes to test gene therapy in clinical trials in two years A researcher from the Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute (ABC-RI) has received a €1 million donation to develop
Algarve fire dominated but authorities fear reignitions
Firefighters remain on alert The good news coming out of the Algarve this morning is that the fire which broke out in Gambelas and spread to Quinta do Lago and
Landowner app to be “fundamental tool” to prevent wildfires
“Only by knowing the land can we develop public policies for protection” Portugal’s BUPi platform has already identified more than 550,000 rural properties in the country with the aim of
Despair in Palmela as flames threaten homes
A fire which broke out today in Palmela (Setúbal) near the local castle is threatening houses, having already destroyed at least one house and killed several animals. Two firefighters have
Drug dealers getting bolder as Algarve lacks enough police
Dealers selling drugs in plain sight on busy tourist hotspots Reports of drugs being sold ‘out in the open’ in some of the Algarve’s main tourist hotspots are growing by
Top Portuguese chefs prepare special dinners at Pine Cliffs Resort
Menus inspired by Algarve traditional cuisine Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of special dinners, each prepared by a famous Portuguese chef, at
Portimão photojournalist unveils ‘75 Days in Ukraine’ exhibition
Photos taken during Russian invasion of Ukraine An exhibition of haunting photographs taken by Portimão photojournalist João Porfírio in war-torn Ukraine will be unveiled at the renovated Lota building at
Two arrested as one tonne of hashish seized in Ria Formosa
Suspects caught red-handed near Cabanas de Tavira A major drug bust saw two people arrested and one tonne of hashish confiscated in the Ria Formosa estuary near Cabanas de Tavira
EXTREME HEAT: Portugal braces for above 40ºC temperatures
Temperatures are expected to rise to unprecedented highs in Portugal this week, meteorologists are warning. Starting tomorrow (Tuesday), maximum temperatures are due to exceed 40ºC in most of mainland Portugal.
Calling all beer lovers to Silves
Over 50 beer producers to take part If you love beer, Silves will be the place to be next week. The town will host its Beer Fest at Praça Al-Mutamid