Christmas hours, community support and why sterilisation matters
As we prepare for the holidays at Cadela Carlota animal shelter in Lagos, we’d like to share an update on our Christmas opening hours and some important news from the
Altura tennis courts revived
The tennis courts in the small coastal town of Altura, located at Praceta Professor Luís Amaro, have been given a new lease of life following a recent renovation. The upgraded
PSP present more than 1,000 proposals to cancel Portuguese residencies
Authorities are truly cracking down on the criminal networks that brought thousands of people into Portugal from non-EU countries on false pretences. It is no longer enough that people may
Take a dip in the sea to celebrate Christmas and New Year
Residents and visitors in Armação de Pêra are being invited to celebrate the festive season with a splash, as the Annual Charity Swims return for their 22nd year. The popular
Leading lawyer/ former assistant to Justice minister in jail on suspicion of child sexual abuse
One of the country’s ‘leading lawyers’ working for a top law firm is in police custody on suspicion of having committed ‘hundreds’ of crimes involving the sexual abuse of young
Algarve crafting community smashes target with over 700 hats
The Algarve Knitting and Crochet Group, based in Armação de Pêra, has announced the success of this year’s winter project. Led by group organiser Sheena Rawcliffe, the initiative set out
Historic EN2 roadside house set for new life
The municipality of São Brás de Alportel has taken over the management of one of its most emblematic yet abandoned buildings – the former Casa dos Cantoneiros das Bicas da
Government ‘refuses’ to go back to square one over labour reform
Portugal’s Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security stated yesterday that the government rejects returning to “square one” in the reform of labour laws – and perpetuated the official narrative
Christmas celebrations in Lagoa and Silves
Running until January 4, the event sees the square decorated with stunning lighting and filled with fun activities for the entire family. Highlights include an ice rink, carousel and Christmas
Volta ao Algarve generates €36.5 million for region
The 2025 edition of the Volta ao Algarve cycling competition generated a combined €36.5 million economic, media and tourism impact, the highest ever linked to the race. The figures come