Loulé teen arrested on child pornography charges
An 18-year-old man from Loulé was arrested after being caught “red-handed” sharing and receiving pornographic images involving children. PJ police surprised the youngster at his parent’s house after being warned
TAP sees passenger numbers skyrocket 21.7% in 2017
Portuguese airline TAP flew 14.2 million passengers in 2017, a 21.7% increase on the year before. This translates into 2.5 million more passengers than in 2016. The Lisbon-Porto air link
Campaign to legalise cannabis for therapeutic purposes on track towards success
A group of doctors, nurses and patients have launched an appeal to the government defending the legalisation of cannabis for use in the treatment of various debilitating illnesses. An open
Faro hospital “chaos” opens Pandora’s Box
It was a weekend to forget for Faro hospital chiefs following an “anonymous post” – with photographs eerily reminiscent of a warzone deathcamp – that provoked an avalanche of condemnation.
Six new solar energy plants get go-ahead, without lucrative government subsidies
After a major hue and cry over the hidden costs to taxpayers of certain renewable energies projects, the government has given the go-ahead to six new solar farms in the
Algarve’s tourism boss warns hospital casualty crisis gives region bad name
Desidério Silva, the president of Turismo do Algarve, has fanned the growing sense of crisis in the region’s hospitals and health centres, warning that the situation threatens to leave tourists
Lagos’ Espiche Golf has new general manager
Espiche Golf in Lagos has named Frederico Tito Champalimaud as its new general manager. Champalimaud has over 18 years of experience in the premium and luxury hotel sector and previously
Olhão engineer, 65, becomes third Olhão council bigwig to be arrested on suspicion of corruption
A third high-ranking figure in Olhão council has been arrested on suspicion of passive corruption. The 65-year-old engineer was arrested by PJ police yesterday (Wednesday). For the time being his
Faro hosts photographic walk on January 21
Faro’s parish union will hold a photographic walk through the town’s streets on Sunday, January 21. Organisers say the event is specifically for amateur photographers and aims to promote photography
Albufeira’s four-legged ‘residents’ go for a walk
A ‘Cãominhada’ event is taking place in Albufeira on Saturday, January 13 at 10am. These events, described as convivial dog walks which allow participants to bring along their own dog