Only one paediatrician on duty in Algarve emergency care on New Year’s Eve
The Algarve’s paediatric emergency services will be operating with just one paediatrician on the night of this New Year’s Eve (December 31), prompting strong criticism from the Sindicato dos Médicos
Masked men on the run after robbing Portimão jewellery store
Two masked men armed with firearms robbed a jewellery store at the Aqua shopping centre in Portimão this Tuesday morning (December 30). According to TVI and CNN Portugal, the two
São Brás Climate Action Plan open for public consultation
Residents of São Brás de Alportel are being invited to give their opinions on the municipality’s Climate Action Plan, which is currently open for public consultation until January 20. The
Albufeira attracts more British stag parties despite “tough new rules”
British stag parties continued to take place in Albufeira in large numbers in 2025, despite tougher local rules aimed at curbing “excessive” behaviour, according to one of the UK’s biggest
Two Algarve dams to release water as authorities advise caution
At a time when Algarve dams are at their “best ever levels” thanks to recent rainfall, preventive water releases will be carried out at two local dams over the coming
Algarve festival shines spotlight on stunning almond blossoms
February will mark the return of the Algarve’s iconic Almond Blossom Festival (Festival das Amendoeiras em Flor) to Alta Mora, a picturesque village in Castro Marim. The event has become a highly
Paderne welcomes 2026 with trip back to medieval times
The inland village of Paderne in the Algarve municipality of Albufeira is preparing to go back in time for its beloved medieval fair, Paderne Medieval. Running from Thursday to Sunday
Retirement age to rise to 66 years and 11 months in 2027
Portugal’s legal retirement age will increase to 66 years and 11 months in 2027, according to a decree published this Monday, confirming earlier projections based on life expectancy data released
Algarve economy grows faster than national average in 2024
The Algarve’s economy grew faster than the national average in 2024, according to new data published by the National Statistics Institute (INE). Figures cited by the regional development commission (CCDR
Algarve among most popular Christmas and New Year destinations – bus operator
The Algarve is one of the most popular destinations for Portuguese travellers during the Christmas and New Year period, according to data released by FlixBus. The bus operator recorded an