Authorities meet with farmers to assess damage caused by Castro Marim fire
More than 30 farmers affected by this week’s Castro Marim wildfire met with members of the local council and the regional agriculture and fishing board (DRAP Algarve) on Thursday afternoon.
Portugal enters ‘phase two’ of return to pre-pandemic life on Monday
The government announced this afternoon that the country will enter ‘phase two’ of its reopening plan on Monday (August 23). The State of Contingency will also replace the State of
“We have enough vaccines for third dose, if necessary,” says vaccination task force coordinator
Portugal’s vaccination task force coordinator says the country has enough Covid-19 vaccines for a third dose for its most vulnerable citizens if it “becomes necessary”. “Our very own health system
Beach party in Faro sees 40 revellers ordered to disperse
Yet another illegal party was broken up by police in the Algarve, this time at Praia de Faro in the early hours of Wednesday morning (August 18). Around 40 youngsters
Alleged member of Rio de Janeiro’s “largest criminal organisation” arrested in Loulé
A Brazilian man who is wanted by authorities in Brazil for “drug trafficking and criminal activities” has been arrested in Loulé this week. The man is believed to belong to
Odemira fire: “Excellent performance” of firefighters stopped flames from spreading further
The Odemira wildfire which broke out in Sabóia on Wednesday at 1pm was brought under control yesterday at 6.40pm. The fire is believed to have destroyed around 1,100 hectares of
70% of Portugal’s population fully vaccinated against Covid-19, health minister reveals
Health Minister Marta Temido announced today that 70% of Portugal’s population is now fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The milestone was reached yesterday (August 18) and may see the country move
Sagres starts serological study to determine how long Covid-19 vaccine immunity lasts
A study to determine just how long the immunity granted by Covid-19 vaccines lasts – and how it differs according to age – started last Tuesday (August 16) at the
Masks remain mandatory in “crowded outdoor spaces” until September 12
UPDATE: It has just been announced that 70% of Portugal’s population is now fully vaccinated (story to come). Mask-wearing remains mandatory in busy streets until September 12 even if 70%
“We cannot wait for the government”
Castro Marim mayor promises immediate support for wildfire victims The Algarve’s second major wildfire this summer raged for nearly 40 hours this week in Castro Marim, Tavira and Vila Real