Ministers visit Algarve for Covid-19 awareness campaign and briefings
Internal Administration Minister Eduardo Cabrita and Agriculture Minister Maria do Céu Albuquerque are visiting the Algarve today (April 22) for a series of events related to the coronavirus pandemic. This
Man arrested in Silves after shooting wife
A 58-year-old man has been arrested and remanded in custody in Silves after shooting his wife in their own home with a sawed-off shotgun. The horrific ordeal happened on Sunday
Lagos creates fundraiser to help frontline workers
Lagos Council and the local Santa Casa da Misericórdia (SCML) charitable organisation have created a fundraiser to help those on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus outbreak. Anyone
Man dies after falling from building near Praia da Rocha
A young Portuguese man died after falling from a building near Praia da Rocha in Portimão on Monday night (April 20), a PSP police source has confirmed. Details are still
Carvoeiro gets its own online radio station
A former bar owner in Carvoeiro has set up an online radio station for the town called “Carvoeiro Radio”, promising to keep people entertained and listening to good music during
SOS Algarve Covid-19 – the Algarve’s new fundraiser
A fundraiser to buy and deliver protective equipment to health workers on the frontline of the coronavirus battle has been launched by Algarve resident Isabela Lobo. So far, the ‘SOS
Castro Marim seamstresses sew masks for Faro Hospital
A group of seamstresses from Castro Marim have been keeping busy by sewing protective masks for health professionals at Faro Hospital. They are part of the Atelier Medieval sewing group
Private coronavirus test available from HPA health group
The HPA private health group has announced that it is now carrying out Covid-19 tests at its Alvor and Gambelas hospitals. Says the group, “anyone can be tested without requiring
4,500-year-old megalithic tomb in east Algarve could be named “national monument”
A 4,500-year-old megalithic tomb in Vila Real de Santo António could soon be granted “national monument” status. The first step towards this goal has already been taken after the bid
‘Wine Hour at Home’ – Portugal’s new virtual wine tastings in English
Enjoying a nice glass of wine after work with our friends or family doesn’t have to be something we give up during these times of social distancing – we just