Taxis hit by rising fuel prices, fewer passengers
Fuel prices skyrocket as demand for taxis falls The increases in fuel prices, caused by the recent energy crisis, are worrying taxi drivers in Lisbon because they affect the profit
Tavira unveils new Animal Ombudsman
The ombudsman will bring together council, citizens and animal associations Tavira Council has announced that Agnes Freitas will take charge as the borough’s new Animal Ombudsman this Thursday (April 7)
Messines market renovations to begin soon
The revamp will safeguard the original architecture A €1.2 million revamp of São Bartolomeu de Messines’ municipal market is due to begin this April and is expected to last eight
Silves prevents arrival of Asian hornets
The council highlights the need to protect local honey production sector Silves Council is implementing a project that aims to avoid the spread of the Asian hornet – a species
Rising fuel prices worry Algarve firefighters
Fuel prices may affect transportation of non-urgent patients The Algarve Federation of Firefighters is concerned about the impact of rising fuel prices, which may lead to the “reduction or termination
Canadian canoeing teams train in Lagoa
40 athletes and 10 training staff chose Lagoa for training camp Five Canadian canoeing teams – False Creek Racing Canoe Club, Kamloops Canoe Kayak Club, Ridge Canoe Kayak Club, Fort
Award-winning hotel to reopen as Domes Lake Algarve
Vilamoura’s The Lake Spa Resort reopens as Domes Lake Algarve after €7 million upgrade The Lake Spa Resort in Vilamoura – which in 2021 was named Europe’s Leading Luxury Lifestyle
Algarve’s bird life ‘Big Brother’ launched
Camera installed inside bird boxes shows daily life of birds After installing around 1,500 bird boxes in the Algarve, environmental association Vita Nativa has unveiled an online bird life ‘Big
International Jazz Day concerts in Lagoa and Faro
Algarve Jazz Orchestra to perform at Lagoa Municipal Auditorium and Faro’s Teatro das Figuras After two sold-out concerts to start off the year, the Algarve Jazz Orchestra is preparing for
São Marcos da Serra hosts ‘folar’ fair
Small town famous for its delicious Easter cake Portugal’s delicious Easter cake will take centre stage at São Marcos da Serra’s ‘Feira do Folar’, taking place between April 15 and