Algarve’s wedding industry takes hit as couples put plans on hold due to pandemic
The Algarve’s wedding industry – which has blossomed in recent years and was expecting a “spectacular 2020” thanks to the growing number of foreign couples choosing to marry in the
Man’s body found floating near Portimão breakwater
PJ police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found floating near the Portimão breakwater on Wednesday (June 24). The man is believed to be have been
Former Resident writer releases cover of hit single to raise money for charity
Gaynor Morgan, a former contributor to the Algarve Resident, and Tricia Penrose, a professional actress and singer, have lent their voices to a cover of the 1970’s hit single ‘You
Ryanair, Transavia and Eurowings resume flights at Faro Airport
This week marks the return of several new air links to Faro Airport, with Ryanair, Transavia and Eurowings once again linking the Algarvean capital to several European cities. Ryanair is
Lagos: Covid-19 cases linked to illegal party up to 111, including 19 children
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases linked to the illegal party held in Odiáxere, Lagos on June 7 has increased to 111, including 19 children under the age of nine.
Olhão to distribute 120,000 free reusable masks among population
Olhão Council has started distributing 120,000 free reusable masks among the population. Each citizen aged 10 and over will be entitled to three masks, the council says. The masks can
Portuguese football stars back Algarve’s bid to become F1 venue
José Mourinho, João Félix and Jorge Mendes have all backed the Algarve’s bid to be chosen as a venue for a Formula 1 race this season, hoping their popularity in
Faro distributes 1,000 hand sanitizer dispensers among local businesses
Faro Council is distributing 1,000 hand sanitizer dispensers among local businesses in a bid to keep clients and workers safe as the economy tries to get back on its feet.
Lagos: Covid-19 cases up to 90 as Prime Minister threatens punishment for organisers of illegal events
The Portuguese government is considering creating the legal framework necessary to punish those who organise and attend illegal parties and events. The announcement was made by Prime Minister António Costa
Lagos Zoo welcomes Portugal’s first kangaroos
Lagos Zoo has become the first zoo in Portugal to have kangaroos, welcoming a pair of eastern grey kangaroos on Wednesday (June 17). These massive marsupials, which at their highest