Book Launch: The Heart of Portugal – Portraits of the Algarve and Beyond
A new book by author Lena Strang, The Heart of Portugal – Portraits of the Algarve and Beyond, will be officially launched on Saturday, November 29, at 3pm, at the Fortaleza da Luz in Praia
European Commission to fund Portuguese project to build lithium battery factory
A Portuguese project to build a lithium battery factory is among 61 selected by the European Commission for funding to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, it was announced today. In
Man arrested over fatal stabbing in Quarteira
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man suspected of fatally stabbing another man in Quarteira on Wednesday, October 29. PJ police announced the arrest this Monday, saying there are strong indications
Bangladeshi community leader tells businesses: “Close early; do not try to resist armed assaults”
Following two violent killings in the Greater Lisbon area, Bangladeshi community leader Taslim Rana has sent out an appeal to shop-keeping nationals not to ‘take on’ robbers and raiders. “I
Hospital sets record straight(er) over death of pregnant woman sent home with high blood pressure
Hospital Amadora-Sintra has set the record straighter since the death on Friday of a 36-year-old heavily-pregnant woman from Guinea, who was sent home with high blood pressure, and told to
Algarve promotes business and hiking tourism abroad
The Algarve Tourism Association (ATA) is entering November with a packed agenda of national and international events aimed at promoting the region across key markets. From London to Dubai, the
Quarteira to stage full-scale tsunami and earthquake drill
The coastal town of Quarteira is hosting a full-scale tsunami and earthquake simulation as part of the national awareness campaign ‘A Terra Treme’ (The Earth Shakes), marking the World Tsunami
Newborn in critical condition after enduring 270km ambulance ride
A newborn baby is in critical condition at Lisbon’s Dona Estefânia Hospital after being forced to endure a 270-kilometre ambulance ride from the Algarve because an INEM emergency helicopter wasn’t
British Ambassador attends Remembrance Service in Algarve
A Remembrance Sunday service will be held on Sunday, November 9, at 10.45am, at St Luke’s Church, in Palhagueira, 7km east of Loulé. In attendance will be several distinguished guests, including Her
Kids Fun Fest sold out! A full day of fun and suprises
The very first Kids Fun Fest, to be held at Krazy World Park in Algoz this Saturday (November 8), is officially sold out, organisers Diana from Lovitall and Ellen from