Central Artes brings new wave of culture to Algarve
Central Artes, the Algarve’s latest cultural programme which debuted last year, is returning in 2021 after a “forced break due to the Covid-19 pandemic”. Organised by the councils of Albufeira,
Sporting title celebrations spark Covid-19 concerns
Specialists are warning that an increase in Covid-19 cases is “practically inevitable” following the huge crowds that gathered in Lisbon on Tuesday (May 11) to celebrate Sporting CP’s first championship
Lagoa approves new housing strategy
Lagoa Council approved last month a new housing strategy which marks the start of a “new generation of housing policies that aim to solve existing issues and create conditions to
Portimão “reopens with sense of responsibility”
Portimão Council has put out a statement today celebrating the municipality’s “reopening,” which it says is going ahead with a “sense of responsibility.” “Following this good news, Portimão Council wants
PJ dismantle international drug ring in Algarve
PJ police have dismantled an international drug ring which is believed to have smuggled cocaine into Europe through the south of Portugal, including the Algarve. Four men, aged 35 to
Second stage victory for Ethan Hayter at Volta ao Algarve
Britain’s Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) was crowned the winner of the second stage of the Volta ao Algarve yesterday. The 22-year-old put on an impressive display, beating Portugal’s João Rodrigues
“New Gastronomy” takes centre stage in Portugal’s latest ’7 Wonders’ competition
A new theme has been revealed for Portugal’s latest ‘7 Wonders’ competition, which this year will focus on “New Gastronomy.” But what exactly is this new theme all about? Explain
Sam Bennett wins first stage of Volta ao Algarve
Irishman Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-Quick Step) won the first stage of the Volta ao Algarve cycling competition yesterday, beating Danny Van Poppel (Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux) and Jon Aberasturi (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA) who
Outrage over private dinner involving GNR police at Alvor minigolf park
Local residents and business owners have reacted with disbelief and outrage to footage showing over 20 GNR police agents having dinner at a minigolf park in Alvor (Portimão) on Tuesday
Algarve tourism boss predicts “much better summer” than last year
Algarve tourism chief João Fernandes has predicted that this summer will be “substantially better” than last year’s for the regional tourism sector. “Although there could always be unpredictable constraints, the