PS victorious in Algarve as Socialists win 12 out of 16 boroughs
The Socialist Party (PS) has strengthened its hold on the Algarve, winning Sunday’s local elections in 12 out of 16 boroughs. The Socialists received over 40% of the Algarve’s total
MotoGP to return to Portimão in 2022
Portimão racetrack is set to host another MotoGP race in 2022, according to motorsport news website The Race. Citing “sources in the MotoGP paddock”, the website reports that Portimão will
Portimão ‘shanty town’ demolition begins as urban park project finally moves forward
Demolition has begun at a ‘shanty town’ in Portimão, near the municipal market and cemetery, where a gypsy community has lived for more than 30 years in makeshift shacks. Portimão
Algarve artist unveils imposing sculpture ‘Finitor Polaris’ in Armação de Pêra
An impressive and imposing sculpture by 27-year-old Algarve artist Karine Pierre Vikre has been unveiled this month at Jardim do Mini Golf in Armação de Pêra (Silves). Karine was born
Heavy rain and flooding causes disruption in Vila Real de Santo António
The heavy rain that fell in the Algarve this morning has caused disruption in Vila Real de Santo António, where several streets were flooded. The water level rose so high
Two men arrested in Algarve on European arrest warrants
In separate incidents, two men were arrested in the Algarve on Tuesday (September 21) on European arrest warrants issued in Germany and Spain. A 44-year-old man was taken into custody
GNR seize nine tonnes of cockles from illegal pickers near Olhão
Around nine tonnes of cockles (‘berbigão’) picked illegally were seized by the GNR’s coastal control unit in the Ria Formosa estuary near Olhão last Friday (September 17). Caught red-handed, the
Volunteer marshals needed for upcoming Portugal Masters
Volunteer marshals are needed for the Portugal Masters golf championship, due to take place between November 4 and 7 at the Dom Pedro Victoria golf course in Vilamoura. Volunteers should
easyJet to add new aircraft to Faro base next summer
British airline easyJet has announced that it will add a new aircraft to its Faro base for the summer of 2022, creating an additional 30 direct jobs in the Algarve.
Lagoa Wine Experiences continue with third session next month
The 3rd Lagoa Wine Experiences 2021 – a new event which aims to open the doors of local wine estates to wine lovers – will take place on Saturday, October