Portugal to host 2028 Women’s Under-19 Euro
Portugal has been chosen by UEFA to stage the Women’s Under-19 European Championship in 2028. Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Pedro Proença has celebrated the decision, saying the event is
Albufeira shuts municipal pools after Legionella detected
Albufeira will close its municipal pools temporarily starting on Tuesday (December 2) after routine tests detected the presence of Legionella bacteria in the hot water system. The decision, announced by
Algarve shopping centre evacuated due to car fire
The Mar Shopping Algarve shopping centre in Loulé was evacuated today (December 1) after a car caught fire in the underground car park. Authorities were alerted just before 1pm, and
Portugal crowned European Wheelchair Handball champion
Portugal made history on Sunday by becoming the first European champion in four-a-side wheelchair handball, edging past France 2–1 in a nail-biting final in Vilnius, Lithuania. The final went down
2026 “crucial year” for Algarve tourism
The Algarve’s tourism board (RTA) has approved its 2026 plan and budget – more than €8.8 million in total – for what it describes as a “crucial year” for the
Algarve GNR officer hit by car after driver ignores stop order
A GNR officer police was injured on Saturday night after being struck by a car whose driver ignored a stop order near a site where authorities suspected illegal street racing
‘Algarve by Car’: New brand aims to put tourists in the driver’s seat
The Algarve Rent-a-Car Association (ARA) has launched a new brand, Algarve by Car, aimed at promoting the region’s car-rental sector as one of the best ways to explore and discover
Portugal’s ‘Most Blue Marina’ award goes to Portimão
Portimão Marina has been named Portugal’s “Most Blue Marina 2025” by the European Blue Flag Association (ABAE) and the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA). The award, presented at the UATLA Auditorium
Loulé Christmas festivities begin this weekend
A parade featuring Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their usual entourage of elves and gnomes will mark the official launch of Christmas season in the municipality of Loulé. Starting at
Portugal crowned U-17 world champion
Portugal’s national male U-17 football team has been crowned the new world champion after beating Austria in a tense final in Doha, Qatar on Thursday afternoon (November 27). A lone