Ancão controversy: landowner claims “sole intention” was to clean land ahead of wildfire season
A new twist has emerged in the controversy involving the destruction of century-old trees near Praia do Ancão in Loulé, with the company that owns the land claiming its “sole
Portimão opens up photography competition to whole country
This year’s “Corrida Fotográfica de Portimão” will be open to photographers from all over Portugal with organisers saying they have been forced to change the competition’s format due to the
Food drive launched to help Portimão canteen provide meals for the needy
Local association Teia D’Impulsos has launched a food drive to help the a Portimão canteen serve over 100 meals a day free of cost to the poor. The ‘Convocados para
Algarve campsites reopen despite uncertain summer
With tourism businesses preparing for a quieter-than-usual summer, Algarve campsites started reopening this week with many reporting growing interest from clients who “feel confident” about the Covid-19 prevention measures in
Galp issues warning over phishing scams
Energy giant Galp is warning the public about two fake campaigns which are using the company’s name and logo to scam people into revealing their personal information and bank details.
Artists hold national protest to call for more government support
Actors, musicians, sound technicians, venue owners and many others working in the culture sector held a day-long national protest yesterday (May 21) to highlight the difficulties they are facing due
Dutchman found dead in suspected murder in Vila do Bispo
Police are investigating a possible homicide after the body of a Dutchman in his 60s was found at his home in Sítio do Barranco Novo, Vila do Bispo this Thursday
Algarve once again region with most Blue Flags in Portugal
Portugal will be flying Blue Flags at 360 beaches this year, with the Algarve once again standing out as the region with the most flags (87). Following the Algarve are
Vale de Centeanes’ beauty spot urbanisation to undergo major revamp
Lagoa Council has announced the start of a €396,595 revamp at the Algarvesol urbanisation in Vale de Centeanes, Carvoeiro. The renovations are due to be completed by the end of
Mar Shopping launches “social isolation” helpline
Mar Shopping Algarve in Loulé has set up a helpline – 800 29 75 75 – that aims to tackle loneliness and social isolation among pensioners and people living by