Cutting-edge robotic surgery arrives at Faro Hospital
Faro Hospital carried out its first robotic surgery on November 20 – a moment described by the Algarve’s Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) as a milestone in modernising care for
No fuel, no fishing in Tavira
The closure of Tavira’s only fuel station dedicated to fishing boats is putting around 50 vessels – and the livelihoods of the families who depend on them – in jeopardy.
2026 brings 20 major races to Algarve racetack
The Algarve International Circuit has locked in a high-octane race calendar for 2026, with 20 events packed into the year. From January to November, the iconic track hosts action on
Portugal’s iconic sweet pastry named best in the world
One of Portugal’s most beloved pastries – the pastel de Belém – has been elected the Best Sweet Pastry in the World for 2026 by TasteAtlas, an online food and
Portugal bags 12 world tourism ‘Oscars’
Portugal is still one of the hottest places on the planet to visit, according to the World Travel Awards (WTA) – the so-called ‘Oscars’ of the tourism industry. At this
€50 million beachside hotel greenlit in Armação de Pêra
The municipal council of Silves has greenlit a massive new €50 million beachside hotel for the coastal tourist town of Armação de Pêra, having issued a construction license for the
Five municipalities expecting power cuts this Sunday
E-Redes, Portugal’s mainland electricity distribution operator, will carry out network maintenance this Sunday, December 7, leading to temporary power cuts across multiple regions. The company advises residents to plan ahead
President Marcelo pays tribute to volunteers
Portugal’s President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, marked International Volunteer Day today (December 5) with a tribute to everyone who dedicates their time to volunteer work. In a
What Portugal Googled most in 2025
Google has revealed the topics that most captured the attention of internet users in Portugal this year. According to the company’s “Year in Search 2025” report, released on Thursday, the
Four street dealers arrested in Algarve drug busts
PSP police officers in the Algarve have arrested four people in 24 hours in anti-drug operations in Olhão, Lagos and Portimão. Thousands of individual doses of illegal substances, cash, and