Best year ever for Christmas Shoeboxes for the Elderly
Well over 300 boxes were collected and distribute This Christmas marked the 20th year the Silves-based family charity Castelo de Sonhos (CdeS) delivered shoeboxes filled with Christmas goodies and warm
New play: ‘Royal Tea’ at teatime
Afternoon theatre with Portugal’s ex-King ‘Royal Tea’ is to be staged on three consecutive Saturday afternoons at Quinta das Borboletas in Areeiro, Almancil. The restaurant is hosting the audience to
Discover Portugal through a new lens: introducing Podcast Portugal
Each episode is a celebration of Portugal’s culture Podcast Portugal has officially launched, offering English-speaking audiences an “engaging platform to explore everything Portugal has to offer”. From its rich culture
Rotary dinner in memory of fellow past-governor Abílio Lopes
Abílio Lopes had a long and distinguished professional career in both the judicial police and Rotary Rotary Club Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) hosted a memorial dinner for the late Abílio
Cinema: Absolution
Director: Hans Petter Moland; Starring: Liam Neeson, Daniel Diemer, Javier Molina; Genre: Crime, Drama, Action; Age: 14+; Time: 112 minutes An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and
Cinema: Haunted Heart
Director: Fernando Trueba; Starring: Matt Dillon, Aida Folch, Juan Pablo Urrego; Genre: Romance, Thriller; Age: 12+; Time: 128 minutes On a beautiful remote island in Greece, young and spirited Alex
Fatal ballooning accident involved safety, pilot and operator failures
Final report highlights repeated “underestimation of risks” An investigation into a fatal accident in April involving a hot-air balloon near the Alqueva reservoir, in the municipality of Mourão, Évora district,
Audit uncovers alarming security failures at Portuguese prisons
Long list of issues detailed in the audit An audit of security conditions across Portugal’s 49 prisons has revealed significant shortcomings in equipment, management, and resource allocation. Delivered by the
Algarve History Association presents first concert of 2025
Concert features Varoujan Bartikian (cello) and Irene Ainstein (piano) The Algarve History Association’s (AHA) first concert of the new year features “old friend” Varoujan Bartikian on the cello and Irene
Cinema: Here
Director: Robert Zemeckis; Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany; Genre: Drama; Age: 12+; Time: 104 minutes The story travels through generations, capturing the most relatable of human experiences. Told