Algarve hotels slam government support measures
The Algarve hotel association (AHETA) has slammed the government’s latest measures to support the economy, calling them “ineffective and insufficient”, particularly for the tourist sector. The association has targeted the
“Stay home”: Portimão cuts off access to beaches and marina
Portimão Council is cutting off access to its beaches and local marina in a bid to dissuade people from leaving their home at a time when the coronavirus is spreading
New drive-through testing centre opens in Faro
A new Covid-19 drive-through testing centre has opened in Faro. Located on Avenida Cidade de Hayward which links the town hospital’s roundabouts to the Pena sports complex, the testing centre
PSP police join efforts to find bone marrow match for six-year-old Miguel
Twenty-two officers from Faro’s PSP special police unit have registered as bone marrow donors at Faro Hospital in a bid to find a match for six-year-old Miguel Caeiro. Miguel, the
Algarve companies stare at uncertain future
Portugal’s latest lockdown putting future of many companies at risk Vítor Neto, president of Algarve business association NERA, spoke to the Resident this week about the struggles that entrepreneurs in
Algarve notables David Thomas and Andy Mahoney to receive MBEs
David Thomas and Andy Mahoney, two Brits responsible for major endeavours in the Algarve, will be receiving MBE awards in 2021 after being included in The Queen’s 2021 New Year
Covid-19 hits Portuguese football hard as top clubs face outbreaks
Portuguese football is being hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic with top clubs like SL Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting CP facing outbreaks. The situation became so dire that the
Tennis, golf and other outdoor sports banned during lockdown
Playing tennis, golf and most outdoor sports is not allowed under the latest State of Emergency rules which came into force on Wednesday (January 20). These latest restrictions on sports
Portugal’s air traffic nosedives to levels recorded in 1998
Portugal registered 345,300 flights in 2020, the lowest number since 1998 and a 58% drop compared to last year (816,000). The announcement was made this week by national aviation authority
Alcoutim to get new bike lane
A bike lane is due to be built in Alcoutim on the road leading to the Cadavais stream and local river beach, the local council has announced. The project is