Racist abuse mars Portugal’s historic athletics triumph
Portugal’s historic success at the World Indoor Athletics Championships has been overshadowed by a wave of racist abuse targeting its medal-winning athletes, sparking outrage and renewed calls to tackle discrimination
Lisbon council official suspended over Christmas lights scandal
The secretary-general of the municipal council of Lisbon has been released from custody but has been suspended from his position and barred from returning to his workplace following developments in
Draft labour law: still no agreement, following four-hour meeting
The dour expressions on the faces of those emerging from four hours of ‘negotiations’ at the Ministry of Labour today said it all: there is still no agreement on the
Loulé moves forward with new plan to shape municipality’s future
Loulé is moving forward with an updated version of its Municipal Master Plan (PDM) – the key document that sets out how land can be used and how the area
Blue economy in focus at upcoming Algarve event
Registrations have opened for a special discussion on the Algarve’s blue economy, taking place on April 9 from 10am to 12pm at CCDR Algarve in Faro. Organised by the Ireland
Fatacil 2026 almost fully booked
The municipal council of Lagoa has announced there will be no second phase of applications for the town’s flagship summer event, Fatacil, after overwhelming demand filled most available spaces. The
Portimão to unveil sculpture in honour of racetrack founder
Portimão will honour Paulo Pinheiro, founder and former CEO of the Algarve International Circuit (AIA), with the inauguration of a commemorative sculpture at the racetrack on March 27. The sculpture,
Facing the Ancient Egyptians: art and imagination
On Tuesday, April 7, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Dr Campbell Price. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm at the Museu
Portugal plummets in ‘happy country’ ranking
Portugal may be one of the safest countries in the world; one with the most sunshine, most delicious food and best beaches, but… it certainly isn’t the one where its
Cat colonies: help not wanted but needed!
Sounds familiar? For the associations and shelters dealing with the ever-increasing feral cat problem, this is a reality. The battlefields, or cat colonies, are where the fight is taking place.