Loulé unveils life-saving heliport expansion
Loulé has taken a major step forward in emergency preparedness with the inauguration of its expanded municipal heliport, a project expected to spell the “difference between life and death” across
‘The Smell of Olhão’ – a funny love letter to the Algarve’s “most unique town”
A new book which pays tribute to the Algarve town of Olhão is due to be launched next month by Dutch journalist and author, Arthur van Amerongen. The Smell of
Officer killed as suspected drug dealers ram GNR boat on Guadiana River
A manhunt is under way along the Guadiana River after a deadly confrontation between GNR police officers and suspected traffickers that left one GNR officer dead and three others injured.
Horses stolen from Loulé animal shelter
Canil de São Francisco de Assis in Loulé was the target of a break-in during the night, during which a mare and her foal were stolen, the shelter has revealed.
Brutalism and Modernism meet in Faro for The Modernist Weekend
Faro is set to become a stage for lovers of architecture, design and urban heritage once again as it hosts the fourth edition of The Modernist Weekend between November 7
Digital tech takes centre stage in Lagos
Lagos is pulling out all the stops for tech enthusiasts this autumn with a packed programme of events showcasing digital innovation and artificial intelligence. Earlier this month, Google DevFest Lagos
Run through haunted malls for Halloween
Two of the Algarve’s most popular shopping establishments will host a special Halloween edition of the Free Challenge Association’s Night Run on Friday, October 31. Starting at 11.30pm, the event
Benfica breaks world record with over 85,000 votes cast in historic election
Portuguese club SL Benfica made history over the weekend with the club’s presidential election drawing more than 85,000 members to the polls, surpassing Barcelona’s 2010 mark of 57,088 voters. “Benfica
Outcry over poor state of Algarve physiotherapy centre
Movimento Determinante has raised the alarm over what is calls the “progressive deterioration” of São Brás de Alportel’s Centre of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, once considered a benchmark for rehabilitation care
REN donates van to Cachopo Parish Centre
REN, Portugal’s national energy transmission operator, has donated a vehicle to the Cachopo Parish Centre (Centro Paroquial de Cachopo), helping expand support to the vulnerable and elderly residents of this