Portimão cruise traffic surges in 2025
Portimão emerged as one of the bright spots of 2025 for Portugal’s southernmost ports, posting strong growth in cruise traffic even as Sines Port recorded a sharp fall in overall
Storm Leonardo: Algarve records 134 incidents in 24 hours
The Algarve remains under pressure as Storm Leonardo continues to hit the region with persistent rain, strong winds and rough seas, triggering more than 130 weather-related incidents in just 24
Bomb hoaxes disrupt trial of stevedores linked to Brazilian mafia
Three separate calls about a bomb on the premises were received by Porto’s São João Novo courthouse this morning, disrupting the trial of seven stevedores accused of receiving €40,000 to
Algarve branded residences set the tone for living well in 2026
Two stunning, co-located branded residences in the Algarve are setting the tone for 2026 with a “live well” concept that spans property, wellness, lifestyle, location, service and community. The branded
Hit-and-run driver leaves Leiria firefighter badly injured
A 44-year-old female firefighter was run over getting into her car to go to work yesterday morning, and left lying in the road, severely injured. That this kind of crime
Eastern Algarve boroughs take control of local animal collection centre
Animal welfare in the eastern Algarve is getting a hands-on overhaul as the councils of Vila Real de Santo António and Castro Marim take direct control of the Intermunicipal Animal
Government wants to create permanent fund to respond to natural catastrophes
In the wake of so many damages and disasters suffered as a result of recent storms, the government is focused on creating a permanent fund to respond to natural catastrophes
“Avalanche of water, stones and mud” sweeps through streets of Portalegre
Described as “an avalanche of water, stones and mud”, the consequences of so many days of rain swept through the streets of Portalegre in the early hours of this morning,
Algarve Almond Blossom Festival postponed due to weather
The Algarve Almond Blossom Festival (Festival das Amendoeiras em Flor) has been postponed, with organisers citing bad weather warnings and a desire to stand in solidarity with communities hit by
All change at afpop
afpop, the largest association for foreign residents in Portugal, has appointed a new CEO to take over the reins at the association. Michael Reeve successfully guided afpop for 23 years