Second repatriation flight arrives with 139 Portuguese
A second repatriation flight from the Gulf has arrived in Portugal this morning – this time carrying 147 passengers, 139 of whom are Portuguese. The flight was chartered by the
Portugal’s outgoing president criticises U.S. attack on Iran
Portugal’s outgoing head of state, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, criticised the U.S. (with Israel) attack on Iran – something the country’s government has stopped short of doing. At a ceremony
Military flight with 39 passengers arrives as Portugal continues Middle East repatriation
A Portuguese military aircraft carrying 39 passengers landed on Friday at around 5am at Figo Maduro Airport in Lisbon, as part of an ongoing operation to repatriate citizens from the
Algarve agriculture worth €811 million – but half the value leaves region
Agriculture in the Algarve generated €811 million in economic value in 2023 – but almost half of that money did not stay in the region, according to a new study.
Space to breathe
Finding extra space is a familiar challenge, whether you are relocating, renovating, running a business or simply embracing a more minimalist lifestyle. Just off the EN125 near Quatro Estradas, 125
Making life better in Portugal – on air!
Do you have a question about living, working or getting the most out of your time in Portugal? afpop, the largest association for foreign residents in Portugal, is proud to
President to leave as he entered: on foot
Outgoing president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said today that he will be leaving the presidency as he entered parliament to take office, “on foot” – wishing his successor, António José
Algarve goes green for St. Patrick’s Day
The Algarve’s Irish community is gearing up for a lively St. Patrick’s season, with several events lined up to mark the occasion. From family parades to a black-tie dinner and
Constitutional court rejects PM’s appeal against revealing names of clients
The prime minister’s determination not to divulge the list of clients of his family firm, Spinumviva, continues today with news that the Constitutional Court has rejected Luís Montenegro’s appeal to
Man wanted in $30 million US health fraud arrested at Faro Airport
A 39-year-old man wanted by US authorities over an alleged multi-million-dollar health fraud has been arrested at Faro Airport. The suspect was detained on Tuesday, March 4, by officers from










