Fire update: government reopens 72 forest look-out posts as firefighters dodge death in separate accidents in Arganil
The good news today is that the monster fire of Pampilhosa da Serra, started around 11pm on Friday night, has finally been dominated. The major fires said to be blazing
Marquês property seizures elicit new outrage from Sócrates
Former prime minister José Sócrates continues to be outraged over developments in Operation Marquês, the three year corruption investigation due to consolidate charges ‘any day now’. His latest fury centres
New protest as “hundreds of dead fish” continue to wash up on Tejo banks
The pro-TEJO movement has called another mass demo in Lisbon for this Saturday (October 14) at Cais de Sodré. Says the group in defence of the Tejo river, severe drought
Portimonense – Cup action
Portimonense return to competitive action following last week’s final World Cup qualifying double-header by travelling to the Beja district where manager Vítor Oliveira’s men take on non-league Moura AC in
Teen stabs parents after being kicked out of home
An 18-year-old has been arrested after stabbing his parents with a kitchen knife when they tried to kick him out of their Vilamoura home. According to Correio da Manhã tabloid,
New law legalises immigrants with criminal records
A controversial new law is obliging the government to “concede residencies to convicted criminals”. According to Diário de Notícias today, the new law – approved in August by the PS
Knife attacker arrested in Meia Praia after traffic brawl
A petty traffic brawl between two men turned into a full-fledged fight last week in Meia Praia, Lagos. Police were on a routine patrol last Wednesday when they spotted a
Algarve linked to Italy in June 2018
At a time when the news coming from airlines has not been very kind to the Algarve, a welcome announcement has been made. A direct air link between the Algarve
Sagres bodyboarder Joana Schenker crowned world champion
It has been an unforgettable year for Sagres-based bodyboarder Joana Schenker. After being crowned this year’s national and European bodyboarding champion, the 30-year-old claimed her first world title in Nazaré
Mayor “satisfied” that gold mining group has “abandoned the Alentejo”
With one news source claiming Canadian mining company Colt Resources has disappeared from the Alentejo, leaving behind the gold it says lies underground – along with a number of unpaid