Algarve strengthens its influence in parliament
Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte takes on new role Algarve MP, Cristóvão Norte, has been named vice-president of the PSD parliamentary group, which will be led by Hugo Soares. “I always
United Airlines cancels Faro-New York air link launch
United Airlines’ Faro-New York route postponed to 2025 The highly anticipated launch of the first direct air link between the Algarve and the United States of America has been called
GNR and Pingo Doce donated Easter baskets to vulnerable community in Faro
Together, they distributed 100 food baskets of essential goods to elderly people identified in the ‘2023 Senior Census Operation’. The National Republican Guard (GNR) and Pingo Doce supermarkets delivered baskets
Navy officer stabbed 11 times in Faro for refusing to serve coffee
Navy officer is the husband of the owner of the café Two young men are facing charges of attempted murder after stabbing a Portuguese Navy officer 11 times after he
AHETA welcomes new Secretary of State for Tourism
Despite Pedro Machado’s appointment, the Association laments that the “main economic activity of the region and the country has not yet been distinguished with a Ministry”. As the main association
Zoomarine opens registration for summer camps
The theme park is preparing the 2024 edition of its popular summer camps, which this year will take place between July 1 and September 6. Zoomarine Algarve announced the opening
IPMA confirms Silves and Tagus River tornadoes last week
On March 28, in the municipality of Silves, a tornado destroyed two prefabricated houses, damaged homes, and caused large trees to fall, damaging vehicles. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea
Only 15 Algarve hotels sign up to “Save Water” campaign
Authorities hope 70% of 650 hotels in region will commit to reducing water Two weeks from the official launch of the Algarve’s “Save Water” campaign, coordinated by the RTA tourism
Spanish fishing vessel caught with 3 tons of illegally caught sardines
Sardine fishing is prohibited until May 1st to safeguard the species. The Portuguese Navy detected a Spanish vessel carrying out illegal fishing activity in Tavira in the early hours of
Algarve hoteliers lament lack of ministry of tourism
Hoteliers in the Algarve believe tourism deserves its own ministry The main association representing the Algarve’s hotel industry, AHETA, put out a statement today lamenting that Portugal’s new government has