Tourist train crash leaves 14 injured in Tavira
Fourteen people were injured today (September 16) after two tourist trains collided on the route between Pedras d’El Rei and Barril beach in Tavira, Algarve. According to Correio da Manhã
Over 60 arrested in €14 million phishing and money laundering scheme
Portuguese police have arrested 64 people in connection with a large-scale cybercrime and money laundering scheme that authorities say caused losses of around €14 million. The arrests followed 73 home
André Ventura to run for president
CHEGA leader André Ventura will be running for president in Portugal‘s upcoming presidential elections. A press conference to formally announce his decision has been called for 5pm today (September 16).
Wildfire risk “still high due to heat,” PM warns
Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, urged citizens on Monday to not let down their guard against wildfires, warning that high temperatures and dry conditions continue to pose a serious threat.
Algarve’s Isaac Nader reaches 1,500m final at World Championships in Tokyo
Algarve athletes Isaac Nader and Gerson Baldé made their mark at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japn, with Nader securing a spot in the 1,500-metre final. The national record
Lagoa kicks off €135,000 revamp of Mexilhoeira da Carregação sports ground
The municipal council of Lagoa is revamping the Quinta de S. Pedro sports ground in Mexilhoeira da Carregação. The works, which began last week and will cost around €135,000, include
Tavira to install CCTV system in historic centre
The municipal council of Tavira will install a CCTV surveillance system in the town’s historic centre, following in the footsteps of several other Algarve boroughs. The protocol for the installation,
Historic Customs House to reopen as cultural space in VRSA
Casa da Alfândega, one of Vila Real de Santo António’s most symbolic historic buildings, is set to reopen under municipal management after being closed to the public for years. The
InDireita Street Fest brings Portimão to life
Portimão’s busy street Rua Direita will close to traffic all day on Sunday, September 28 for the fifth edition of InDireita Street Fest. The event, created in 2024 by local
Resounding success as MEDAL and afpop host 16th annual Golf Tournament at Penina
The 16th edition of the annual afpop & MEDAL Golf Tournament proved to be a resounding success, bringing together more than 100 participants and guests at the Penina Hotel &