Tuesday morning ‘briefly news’ as November 25 commemorations ‘reopen historic political fractures”
November 25 The decision to commemorate November 25 as another important date in Portugal’s road to democracy “reopened historic political fractures” seeing various parties of the left boycott the planned
Historic Ukrainian ensemble to perform in Lagoa
Lagoa’s Carlos do Carmo auditorium will host a performance by the Ukrainian National Male Bandurist Chorus, one of the most renowned choral ensembles in Eastern Europe, currently on a European
PJ police launch major operation in Beja ‘against immigrant slavery’
A major operation, involving PJ criminal police, is underway in Beja this morning, targeting immigrant slavery – with multiple arrest warrants issued for members of the local GNR police. According
Lecture: The archaeology of Vila do Bispo, Algarve
The Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by archaeologists Ricardo Soares and Ramiro Santos on Tuesday, December 2. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm at the
Seasonal flavours
With a new autumn/winter menu adapted to the seasonality, ensuring the quality and excellence of its ingredients, the Zest Bistro in Praia de Luz, Algarve, welcomes diners in an elegant
Crisis averted at Silves Rotary Club concert
Imagine an eagerly awaited concert to be played by a trio of highly professional musicians for a performance on Saturday, November 22. We suddenly hear that the well-known cellist, Martin
‘Help the Homeless’ campaign launched in Algarve
With winter fast approaching, the Help the Homeless Winter Campaign has started its efforts to supply sleeping bags and basic items to those experiencing homelessness across the Algarve. Over the
(Another) ‘millionaire contract’ compromises TAP privatisation
Another ‘millionaire contract’ has suddenly been highlighted as the long-awaited privatisation of flagship airline TAP gets underway. Minister for infrastructures and housing Miguel Pinto Luz concedes TAP’s reputation will be
At least 24 women ‘murdered in Portugal up to November 15’
At least 24 women have been murdered in Portugal so far this year – or, more exactly, up to November 15 this year. According to the Observatory of Murdered Women
Six arrested in major Olhão drug bust
Six people believed to be linked to a violent local drug-dealing network have been arrested by the GNR military police in Olhão. The arrests were made on Tuesday, November 18