Easter Folar fair to bring Algarve village to life
Portugal’s famous Easter Folar bread will be the star of the show at the 28th edition of Feira do Folar, taking place in the rural village of São Marcos da
News review: War impact on Portugal, influencer charged & US renunciation
In this episode, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson take a look at the hit-and-run ‘influencer’ mentioned last week, now charged; Portuguese tourism’s respectful response to war-inspired trade; war impact on
PM ‘focused’ on nominating new national director for PJ police
Next Wednesday (March 25) will mark a full month since former PJ national director Luís Neves left his post of eight years to join the government – and since that
Grandma’s sweets take centre stage in Alcoutim
The riverside town of Alcoutim is preparing for a sugar-filled Easter celebration as the popular Feira dos Doces d’Avó returns on April 3 and 4. The event will take place
New fuel increases coming next week
Fuel prices in Portugal are going to continue to grow next week, with diesel rising by approximately 15 cents per litre, exceeding two euros, and 95-octane petrol increasing by nine
“More than half Portuguese dissatisfied with performance of government”
A new poll published today in Expresso – under the damning headline: “Government with negative evaluation in everything” – shows that “more than half the Portuguese are dissatisfied with the
Extreme wind damages farm buildings in Vila do Bispo
A burst of extreme wind caused damage in the western Algarve early this morning, hitting farm buildings but leaving no people injured. The incident took place in the Boeira area
Missing Algarve businessman “abducted and robbed by two men known to him”
The mystery of what exactly happened to well-known Vale do Lobo restaurant manager, Ricardo Claro, last Friday is slowly being unravelled by PJ police who have already arrested one suspect
Spring starts with heavy rain and thunderstorms across Portugal
Spring begins today, but the new season is starting with heavy rain, thunderstorms and rough seas across much of Portugal. According to Portuguese Sea and Atmosphere Institute (IPMA) meteorologist Ângela
Future fundraising: a community call for ideas and support
The past few weeks have once again reminded us why our work as an association matters — and why the support of our community is more important than ever. Recently,