Technical difficulty in border control system prompts more hideous queues at Lisbon airport
A technical difficulty in the border control system is causing “long waiting times” at Lisbon airport, which reached three hours this morning, according to the PSP (Public Security Police), who
Second shipwreck in days claims lives of Indonesian fishermen
In the second tragedy in a matter of days, further fishermen are missing – they have been described, as the others before them, as Indonesian. Today’s disaster took place 200
Health and civil protection changes worry Algarve mayors
The Algarve Intermunicipal Community (AMAL) has formally asked the Portuguese government for clear and detailed explanations about rumoured changes to emergency medical services, the national health system and civil protection
Albufeira sets up volunteer bank
Albufeira municipal council has set up a local volunteer bank, designed to connect residents with local institutions in need of support. Open to citizens aged 18 and over and organisations
Via Algarviana turns 17 with 17 walks across the Algarve
The Algarve’s Via Algarviana walking network will turn 17 on May 29, 2026, but celebrations won’t be limited to just one day. Instead, the iconic hiking route is launching 17
Algarve Senior Bikers charity Christmas lunch
On Friday, December 12, which also happens to be my birthday, I had the pleasure of hosting the Algarve Senior Bikers Charity Christmas lunch. This is an annual event for
Christmas masses in English in Carvoeiro
The Chapel in Carvoeiro – Nossa Senhora de Encarnação – will have two Catholic Masses said in English this Christmas. The Fourth Sunday of Advent, on December 21 at 4pm,
Tuesday morning briefs: another missing Brazilian
Missing Brazilian Another Brazilian woman has suddenly disappeared without trace. After the mystery of the Brazilian who went missing after taking out the trash in Tabuaço one evening, there is
It’s official: F1 returns to Algarve in 2027 and 2028!
Formula 1 is officially returning to Portugal, with races confirmed for the 2027 and 2028 seasons at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão. In a statement released this Tuesday morning,
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