“Advanced talks” underway to bring F1 back to Portimão in May
The president of the Portuguese Federation of Motorsports and Karting (FPAK) has revealed that “advanced talks” are underway to bring an F1 race back to the Algarve International Racetrack in
Cold wave continues to grip Portugal as temperatures plunge below zero
Portugal’s extremely cold weather is set to continue until at least next week, with subzero temperatures forecast in many parts of the country. Last weekend saw snow fall in northern
Icy roads: Locals sound alarm as frost covers Monchique roads
Drivers are being warned to be careful when driving on the hilly roads of Monchique as subzero temperatures have turned some roads icy, which could lead to difficult driving conditions.
Algarve hotels look to 2021 with cautious hope after “worst year ever”
Hotels in the Algarve are hoping 2021 will be a turning point for the sector following a year that they have described as the “worst ever” for Algarve tourism. Business
Faro donates 25 beds to Algarve hospitals for Covid-19 patients
Faro Council has donated 25 beds to the Algarve University Hospital Board (CHUA) in a bid to boost its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The donation was made after the
Algarve could host another F1 race in April
The F1 championship could be making its way back to the Algarve earlier than expected. Reports autosport.com, the Algarve International Racetrack could be selected to host a F1 race in
Os Mosqueteiros group to donate €162,000 to 12 charities
Os Mosqueteiros – the group that owns Intermarché, Bricomarché and Roady stores in Portugal – is donating €162,000 to charities across the country. Initially, the plan was to distribute the
Algarve’s understaffed nursing homes should recruit jobless people, says health delegate
Regional health delegate Ana Cristina Guerreiro is calling on the Algarve’s unemployed young people to apply for jobs at the region’s understaffed care homes. Over 200 active cases of Covid-19
Confinement is price to pay for irresponsible behaviour at Christmas, says AMAL boss
Portugal’s new confinement due to be announced on Wednesday is the “price to pay for the irresponsibility” of families at Christmas, said the president of the Algarve municipalities association (AMAL).
Portugal announces 70,000 have received Covid-19 vaccine
Portugal’s Ministry of Health announced today (Friday) that 70,000 people have already received Covid-19 vaccines. The number will be updated every week online on the national health service (click here),