Alcoutim set for three days of music and tradition
The eastern Algarve town of Alcoutim is preparing for its biggest celebration of the year as the 72nd Festa de Alcoutim returns from September 12 to 14. Known as the
Cooler weather ahead: temperatures to drop up to 7ºC on Sunday
After weeks of intense summer heat, mainland Portugal is set for a cooler turn this Sunday, with maximum temperatures expected to fall by 2º to 7ºC and the possibility of
Algarve firefighters rally support for colleagues battling wildfires
The Algarve Firefighters Federation is calling on the local community to help support their colleagues fighting relentless wildfires in northern and central Portugal. Until Friday, 22 August, residents can drop
EU pledges support to help Portugal recover from forest fires
The European Union is pledging to help Portugal recover from the devastating forest fires that continue to plague the country’s Centre and North regions. “I’ve just spoken to Luís Montenegro
EU wines hit with 15% US tariff, cork exempted
The European Union (EU) has reached a new trade agreement with the United States, but not everyone is raising a glass to celebrate. While Portuguese cork producers are rejoicing over
Portugal among EU countries working longest hours
Portugal ranks as the fourth country in the European Union with the longest working weeks, according to new data from Eurostat. In 2024, 9.2% of workers aged 20 to 64
Fire victims to get first payments within 10 days, applications open next week
People affected by Portugal’s recent wildfires could start receiving government support in just 10 days, the Minister of Economy and Social Cohesion announced after meeting with local mayors from fire-hit
Airport workers announce new strikes from September to January
Just weeks after cancelling planned strikes in August, the Portuguese Metalworking and Related Industries Union (SIMA) has announced a new wave of strikes at airports across the country. The walkouts
Police investigate string of suspicious fires across Algarve
PJ criminal police are investigating a series of suspicious fires that have broken out across the Algarve in recent days, many of them starting during the night. The most recent
Sabugal urges government to declare state of calamity
The municipal council of Sabugal is calling on the government to declare a state of calamity in the municipality to help residents most affected by the fires. The decision was