Forum Algarve unveils striking swallow sculptures
Sculptures were created by local artist Miguel Martins Visitors to Forum Algarve in Faro have a new impressive piece of art to behold now that the shopping centre has officially
Major works to begin on busy Portimão road
EM351 road to undergo major intervention Major roadworks are due to begin soon on Portimão’s busy EM531 municipal road – a key route connecting Penina to Montes de Alvor –
Maritime police seize almost 900kg of drugs off Algarve coastline
Major haul spotted by maritime police near mouth of Guadiana River Maritime police seized 21 bales of suspected narcotics weighing approximately 876 kilograms off the coast of the Algarve this
Amorim cork company to close Silves factory
For years, residents have protested smoke emissions from the factory Cork company Corticeira Amorim has announced plans to close its factory in Silves and move its expanded cork production to
Head of oncology at ULS Algarve dismissed following claims of doctors refusing responsibility for failing cancer care
Administration cites “loss of institutional trust” The director of the Oncology Department at the Algarve’s Local Health Unit (ULS), Ana Varges Gomes, was dismissed on Tuesday, with the health authority’s
Flower Tray Festival brings inland village to life
The small village of Parises in São Brás de Alportel will pay tribute to Our Lady of Fátima An iconic celebration known as ‘Festa dos Tabuleiros Florados’ (Flower Tray Festival)
“Show your breasts for 10 shots”: Sexist messages at University of Algarve festival spark outrage
Stall displayed sexist images and language which have been condemned as “tasteless and offensive” The University of Algarve has opened an internal investigation after sexist messages promoting the exchange of
Algarve water supply secure for next three years
Water reserves are at near-capacity levels Just six months ago, the thought might have seemed almost utopian – but today, regional water company Águas do Algarve (ÁdA) has confirmed that
Apolónia to host Open Days recruitment events
Supermarket group is looking to fill 41 vacancies Apolónia is hosting a series of recruitment events known as Open Days this month in a bid to hire fill over 40
Indian man dies following bicycle crash in Faro
Cause of death is unknown A 38-year-old Indian man died on Saturday after crashing his bicycle on Estrada da Senhora da Saúde, in the Mar e Guerra area of Faro.