Drug-resistant fungus detected in Portugal for first time
Portuguese researchers have identified the country’s first confirmed cases of infection with Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus considered a growing global public health threat. The cases were detected in 2023
Portugal expects US to “behave like allies” amid growing Greenland tensions
Portugal’s defence minister has urged the United States to “behave like an ally” after renewed pressure from President Donald Trump to take control of Greenland raised alarm across Europe. Speaking
PS leader accuses PM of being “out of touch, disconnected from country” after denial of health crisis
Portugal’s Prime Minister has been accused of being “out of touch” and “completely disconnected from the country” after insisting that the national health service (SNS) is not in crisis and
€52 million river rescue plan targets Algarve and Alentejo flood risk
The Portuguese government has announced a €52.5 million investment in rivers and streams across the Algarve and Alentejo, as part of a nationwide ecological restoration programme. The funding forms part
Demolitions begin at Faro Beach as six families refuse to leave
Demolitions of illegal homes have begun at Praia de Faro, with at least six families still refusing to leave as the government moves ahead with the first phase of its
Most of mainland Portugal under yellow alert on Tuesday
Portugal’s sea and atmosphere institute (IPMA) has issued a yellow alert for most of the mainland on Tuesday (January 13) due to forecasts of heavy rain, strong winds and snow
Algarve celebrates as central hospital finally moves forward
The announcement that the Algarve Central Hospital project is finally moving forward with the formal approval of its construction last week has been celebrated by several high-profile representatives across the
2025 worst year for cinemas this century – excluding pandemic years
Portuguese cinemas drew 10.9 million moviegoers in 2025, an 8.2% drop compared to 2024, marking the lowest turnout this century excluding the Covid-19 pandemic years (2020-2022). According to data from
Algarve municipalities approve record budgets
The municipal councils of Lagoa and Loulé have announced record budgets for 2026, increasing their spending to unprecedented levels. Loulé’s budget for this year crosses the €220 million mark, around
Volta ao Algarve 2026 route confirmed
The world’s cycling elite is returning to the Algarve for the 2026 edition of Volta ao Algarve, starting in Vila Real de Santo António and finishing at the iconic Alto