Algarve produces 2 million litres of wine in 2024
Algarve wine production increased 20% compared to 2023 The Algarve wine industry has achieved a milestone, producing nearly 2 million litres of wine in 2024 – the best result for
Lagoa open to buying historic Única wine cooperative building
Única sold the building in 2018 and has seen its lease agreement ended The municipal council of Lagoa is open to purchasing the historic headquarters of ÚNICA – Adega Cooperativa
Non-urgent surgeries postponed at Algarve hospitals
Surgeries were postponed in Algarve to avoid overcrowding and free up beds during period of heightened pressure on A&E services Around 20 non-urgent surgeries have been postponed this week at
Algarve wines to gain “new home” in Lagoa
It will be a “new phase for Algarve wines and wine tourism,” says president of Algarve Wine Commission (CVA) The municipal council of Lagoa is in the final stages of
Portuguese government seeks to protect Culatra islanders
After years of struggle, islanders labelled ‘illegal’ are brought in from cold The door has finally opened on the fair treatment that communities on Culatra Island in Ria Formosa
Foreign retirees calling Portugal “home” for years
Climate, cost of living and safety among most popular reasons for moving To finally be able to enjoy retirement to the fullest is a long-awaited moment for many, and
Minister of Environment to inaugurate cutting-edge solar plant in Vilamoura
Featuring 358 double-sided solar panels, the innovative solar plant in Vilamoura captures solar radiation from above and heat from below Portugal’s Minister of Environment and Energy will travel to Loulé
VRSA backs local firefighters with €472,000 subsidy
Financial aid to help VRSA firefighters with operational costs during 2025 Vila Real de Santo António has attributed a €472,000 subsidy to the Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of Vila
Monchique ‘green corridor’ to mitigate wildfire risks
‘Green corridor’ to span over 1,217 hectares in Monchique The Portuguese government has formally approved the Integrated Landscape Management Operation – Pilot Area Monchique Green Corridor (OIGP-APM), a comprehensive initiative
New route to showcase Portugal’s Roman heritage
14 municipalities will be featured, including the Algarve’s Vila do Bispo Fourteen municipalities across Portugal are set to join the new “Rota do Portugal Romano” (Roman Portugal Route), a project