Almargem opposes Albufeira’s new mega tourist project
Environmental association Almargem has criticised Albufeira’s new “mega tourist project”, saying parts of it violate several land planning documents. According to the NGO, the issue is that, apart from the
Hotel group Barata donates ambulance to Albufeira firefighters
Hotel group Barata has donated an ambulance to Albufeira, saying it wants to help firefighters “deal with the borough’s increasing number of medical emergencies”. The hand-over ceremony was due to
Thirty-five Portuguese companies take part in Mozambique’s international business fair
Thirty-five Portuguese companies will be taking part in Facim, the international business fair held every year in the Mozambican capital of Maputo. Running from Monday, August 28 to the following
Portimonense – Fast and furious
Portimonense produced one of the best performances in recent memory during last Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Sporting Braga and will feel disappointed not to have come away with at least
Portugal Cup
The draw for the first round of Portugal’s FA Cup has paired SC Farense and Estrela FC (Vendas Novas, Évora); Louletano and Castrense; Armacenenses and Moncarapachense whilst Olhanense have been
Holidaymaker killed by tour boat in Carvoeiro
A 53-year-old swimmer from Belarus was killed in a horrific accident with a tour boat in Carvoeiro, on Tuesday. According to reports, the woman was literally mown down by the
Burger King announces €100 million investment in Portugal
American fast food giant Burger King plans to invest €100 million in Portugal in the next five years. Said the company in a statement, the money will be used to
Booming airport
Faro Airport registered an 18.5% increase in passengers in the first half of 2017 compared to last year. The airport welcomed over 586,000 travellers, mostly from the UK (56.2%), Germany
Shark alert sees Tavira beach evacuated
Tavira’s Barril beach was evacuated on Monday after several beachgoers spotted what they thought was the fin of a shark. Maritime police searched the coastline for over two hours but
Thirteen injured – seven seriously – in latest horrors on EN125
Two vehicle collisions on the Algarve’s notorious EN125 in the space of less than 24 hours have left 13 people injured – seven of them seriously, with one reported to