Algarve dams at fullest for 10 years; aquifers ‘not so good’
The Algarve’s dams are at an average of 72% of their capacity and have enough water to guarantee urban consumption for three to four years, president of Portuguese Environment Agency
Police cited in immigrant slavery probe to face disciplinary procedures
In a clear indication that ‘allegations’ are being taken seriously, the Minister of Internal Administration has today instructed the IGAI (the General Inspectorate of Internal Administration) to open disciplinary proceedings
Social media ban for under-16s in EU?
The vote in Strasbourg passed by a wide margin: 483 in favour, 92 against and 86 abstentions. Under the proposal, children aged 13 to 15 would still be able to
Authorities accused of “justifying the unjustifiable” over desalination in Algarve
In line with criticism that ‘environmental impact statements’ /‘public participation exercises’ into state-backed plans for the ‘energy transition’ are ‘whitewashes’ of the most glaring kind, PAS – the platform of
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Loulé
Visitors exploring the area will find a Santa house, elf workshops, a toy factory and sweet shops, as well as an ice rink, carousels, live entertainment, music, face painting, storytelling
Vale do Lobo Christmas Market just around the corner!
On Saturday and Sunday (December 6 and 7), the 15th edition of this festive event promises fresh attractions, new seasonal flavours and two full days of holiday cheer for the
Over 2,000 immigrants screened over three days in ‘Portugal Always Safe’ campaign
The government’s focus on ‘applying the rules’ to immigration has seen authorities screen 2,228 immigrants over a three day period – finding that 30 of them were in the country
Portugal aims to shine with Portimão-Lagoa Mediterranean Beach Games
The commitment was made last weekend in Alvor, during the Extraordinary General Assembly of the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (ICMG). In his opening address, COP president Fernando Gomes called
Algarve 2030 launches €4 million boost for SMEs
The plan is to help SMEs by qualifying, modernising, and digitalising them to make them more competitive at home and abroad. Funded by FEDER, the program offers co-financing of up
Jack Soifer leads book presentation in Portimão
Starting at 7pm, the event will be hosted by local mayor Álvaro Bila. Soifer, a Swedish investor with decades of experience in Portugal, has been actively engaged in the country