Lagoa to host first edition of Church Music Festival
Cultural association Ideias do Levante and Lagoa Council have announced they are organising the first edition of the town’s Church Music Festival, to be held in October and November. In
Countdown begins for Sagres Birdwatching Festival
The Sagres Birdwatching Festival, an event that attracts bird and nature lovers from all corners of Portugal and the world, is less than a month away. With over 150 activities
Albufeira Mayor released from hospital following “excellent recovery”
Albufeira Mayor José Carlos Rolo was released from hospital yesterday (September 9) following an “excellent recovery” from a pulmonary infection. The mayor will now begin a “resting period near his
Former President of the Republic Jorge Sampaio dies after two weeks in hospital
Former President of the Republic Jorge Sampaio has died this morning (September 10) after being admitted to hospital two weeks ago with breathing difficulties. The 81-year-old was airlifted to Lisbon’s
Big step taken to bring Alcoutim-Spain bridge project to life
A decisive step to finally move forward with plans to build a bridge between Alcoutim and Sanlúcar de Guadiana in the Andalusia region of Spain was due to be taken
Renowned engineer dies after falling during hike in Alvor
An 80-year-old man died on Wednesday morning after falling during a hike near the Ria de Alvor breakwater (Portimão). Authorities were alerted by a passer-by who witnessed the man’s fall.
Algarve tourism boss reveals high expectations for coming months
The Algarve’s tourism boss has high expectations for the coming months after a summer which many have admitted has gone as well as it could have for the sector, and
‘Moving to Portugal’ webinar to be held this Thursday
A webinar entitled ‘Moving to Portugal’ will take place this Thursday (September 9) at 3pm. The event will address “key questions asked by expats everywhere, education considerations for young families
Organisers hail success of Loulé’s interMEDio festival
Organisers have hailed the success of interMEDio, a smaller and more “intimate” version of Loulé’s MED Festival which was held between August 23 and 29 and which they say “proved
Portimão aerodrome to become landing spot for nearby racetrack, says mayor
The municipal aerodrome of Portimão celebrated its 50th anniversary on Friday, August 27 with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by local mayor Isilda Gomes, who revealed plans to expand