Government changes its “simplified lay-off regime” for fourth time
The Portuguese government continues to adjust its “simplified lay-off regime,” having announced this afternoon its fourth round of changes to it as well as a series of new or altered
Algarve’s first crematorium opens in Albufeira under strict Covid-19 rules
The Algarve’s first crematorium has opened in Albufeira, with plans to carry out over 2,000 cremations a year. “There was a huge need for a cremation chamber in the Algarve
Loulé Council cancels septic tank (fossa) emptying service
Loulé Council has cancelled its municipal septic tank (fossa) emptying service until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak, which has forced the local authority into a regime of “essential
Covid-19: Algarve municipalities agree to postpone water bill payments until May
The Algarve municipalities association (AMAL) has agreed to postpone the payment of water bills in the Algarve until May, it announced on Wednesday (March 25). The association representing all 16
Foreign community “responding excellently” to self-isolation, says afpop
Members of afpop, the association that provides support to foreign residents in Portugal, have been “responding excellently” to the self-isolation recommendations made by the Portuguese government, according to the association’s
Lagoa extends “state of alert” until end of April
Lagoa will remain under a “state of alert” until at least April 30 due to the coronavirus outbreak, the local council has announced. The decision will keep municipal services such
GNR police seize 3.7 tonnes of hashish in Tavira
GNR police seized 3.7 tonnes of hashish in a major drug bust in Tavira on Sunday, March 22. The massive haul was intercepted when a team from Vila Real de
Couple travel by bus from Lisbon to Portimão while awaiting coronavirus test results
Local leaders in the Algarve are urging people to ‘stay away’ and avoid travelling unnecessarily following the news that a couple travelled by bus from Lisbon to Portimão, where they
Local resident helps people repair home appliances through video chat
A British domestic appliance engineer is helping people around the world fix their household appliances by video chatting with them free of charge through Facebook Messenger. Paul Charmbury lives in
Fishing and fish farming sector to get €20 million in government support
The Portuguese government has approved a €20 million credit line for the national fishing and fish farming sector and suspended mooring fees for 90 days in light of the coronavirus