NGO wants ban on ‘non-biodegradable wet wipes’
One of Portugal’s ‘oldest’ environmental NGOs is waging war on wet wipes that clog and damage drains and contribute to marine pollution. Quercus is calling for a ban on the
Missing couple found dead in car
The couple reported missing from their home in Verride, Montemor-o-Velho, close to the banks of the Mondego river, appears to have been found dead in their car this morning. This
Portugal’s storms strip beaches of sand; increase coastal erosion
If nothing else, this story should serve as warning to anyone who loves lazy days on the beach to keep well away from cliffs this year: they have been massively
PM’s ‘terrible week’ “only set to get worse”
Portugal’s prime minister Luís Montenegro has had a ‘terrible week’ (politically-speaking) – and it is set to get a great deal worse. This was the opinion of Politico even before
The Portuguese Macron
There are certain parallels between our recent presidential election and that of France in 2017 when an almost unknown candidate appeared out of the political wilderness which French politics had
Government moves on “study to adapt National Electrical System to effects of climate change”
At a point where thousands of households are approaching their third week without electricity as a result of damages caused by Storm Kristin, the government has “decided to advance with
Further landslides add to desperation in Almada
Further landslides have added today to the desperation in Almada where hundreds of people have already been told they may never be able to return to their homes. The cliffside
Real estate investment in Portugal hits 10-year high in 2025
In 2025, the Portuguese real estate market saw its highest growth in a decade, with a total investment volume of €2.8 billion, a 22% increase over 2024. The fourth quarter
One cat leads to another …
The wind is blowing, rain belting down, but the APAA gals are still weathering the storm. Jenny and Jackie, president and treasurer of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve,
Volta ao Algarve 2026 set to deliver five days of elite cycling
The 52nd Volta ao Algarve kicks off tomorrow (February 18) with a star-studded peloton and 12 WorldTour teams competing. From February 18 to 22, and covering nearly 700km across five