Portugal approves €30 million for Olympic preparations
Portugal’s preparations for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles are set to receive an improved cash injection after the government approved a €30 million support package, representing a 30% jump
Lagoa begins another major water supply upgrade
Lagoa has kicked off another major fix to its ageing water supply system, this time replacing the decades-old pipeline that connects Palmeirinha Velha to Cerca da Lapa – a stretch
Discover the Algarve’s stunning salt nativity scene
The eastern Algarve municipality of Castro Marim will unveil its famous salt nativity scene next month, marking the official start of its festive season. The stunning display, brought to life
Algarve mayor presses government for urgent action on iconic EN2 road
São Brás de Alportel’s mayor, Marlene Guerreiro, headed to Lisbon on Monday to demand from the government swift intervention on Portugal’s famous EN2 road. The EN2 stretches nearly 740km from
Vila Vita Parc’s globe-trotting winter brunches return
Vila Vita Parc in Porches, Lagoa is kicking off winter weekends with a bang as its much-loved winter brunch returns to the Bela Vita Bar & Brasserie. Every Sunday until
IRA delivers petition demanding right to use emergency lights on animal-rescue vehicles
Just two weeks after its newly granted authorisation to use emergency lights was abruptly scrapped, animal rescue organisation IRA has taken the fight directly to the Institute for Mobility and
Black Friday brings major discounts to Portimão shopping streets
Portimão’s traditional shopping streets will be marking Black Friday with stores offering discounts of up to 50% between November 24 and 29. The campaign aims to push shoppers back into
Christmas drive to help children in need in Portimão
Portimão-based association Teia D’Impulsos is kicking off its yearly tradition of spreading Christmas cheer with a new edition of its charity drive, “Impulso de Natal”. This time, the association is
Doctor arrested over €3 million diabetes-drug fraud
PJ police have arrested a female doctor over an alleged scheme that siphoned millions from the national health service (SNS) by prescribing diabetes medication to people who didn’t actually have
Deadly tornado hits Albufeira: local reactions
One person dead, dozens injured after tornado ripped through the Hotel Eden Resort and nearby HolaCamp campsite in Albufeira last Saturday morning, while a second violent wind event caused further