Portuguese football stars back Algarve’s bid to become F1 venue
José Mourinho, João Félix and Jorge Mendes have all backed the Algarve’s bid to be chosen as a venue for a Formula 1 race this season, hoping their popularity in
Faro distributes 1,000 hand sanitizer dispensers among local businesses
Faro Council is distributing 1,000 hand sanitizer dispensers among local businesses in a bid to keep clients and workers safe as the economy tries to get back on its feet.
Lagos: Covid-19 cases up to 90 as Prime Minister threatens punishment for organisers of illegal events
The Portuguese government is considering creating the legal framework necessary to punish those who organise and attend illegal parties and events. The announcement was made by Prime Minister António Costa
Lagos Zoo welcomes Portugal’s first kangaroos
Lagos Zoo has become the first zoo in Portugal to have kangaroos, welcoming a pair of eastern grey kangaroos on Wednesday (June 17). These massive marsupials, which at their highest
Lagos outbreak: Businesses reopen as confirmed cases rise to 76
Lagos Council announced last night that the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases linked to the illegal party held on June 7 in Odiáxere, Lagos has risen to 76. Most of
Scorching heatwave on the way with temperatures set to soar towards 40ºC
Summer will be starting with a blistering heatwave in Portugal as thermometers could nudge towards 40ºC in southern parts of the country next week. Forecasters say temperatures will begin rising
It’s official! Lisbon to host final stages of Champions League
Europe’s governing football body UEFA has confirmed the final stages of this season’s Champions League will be played in Lisbon between August 12 and 23. The matches will be split
Restaurants can sign up for Rota do Petisco until June 30
Restaurants wanting to take part in the 10th Rota do Petisco gastronomic event, to be held between September 11 and October 11, can sign up until the end of June.
Ferragudo set for major private investment
Plans to build a new golf course in Ferragudo as well as a direct road from the picturesque fishing village to Lagoa, described as a “long-time dream of the population”,
Algarve wine ‘goes digital’ during pandemic
A series of weekly interviews with local winemakers and improvements to its website and mobile app are some of the ideas the Algarve Wine Commission (CVA) has pursued in order