AD targets PS for failing to prepare Algarve for drought
The head of AD says nothing has been done in eight years of PS leadership Luís Montenegro, president of PSD and head of the Aliança Democrática coalition which is looking
PS names health, drought and housing as Algarve priorities
PS has set three key priorities for the region The Socialist Party (PS) has named health, drought and housing as the three key priorities that need to be addressed in
Suspended: price increases announced for Algarve’s water
Algarve mayors reject government pressure, for now Price increases announced for water across the 16 municipalities of the Algarve will NOT now being implemented, as planned, in March. The reason,
Jet 2 plane makes emergency landing at Faro Airport
An Airbus 321-251NX operated by Jet 2 which was flying from Tenerife (Spain) to Birmingham (UK) had to make an emergency landing at Faro Airport on Thursday afternoon (February 22).
Algarve football round-up: Point made!
The points were shared at the municipal stadium last Saturday evening as Portimonense more than matched their high-flying visitors from Guimarães. However, the opening 20 minutes belonged to the away
Bragança-Portimão air link saved for now
Air link will continue running at least “for a few more months” The Portuguese government and operator Sevenair have found a temporary solution to ensure that the Bragança-Portimão air link
Environmental lawyer questions legal process in plans for Albufeira desalination plant
Suggests authorities are ‘disrespecting law’, even trying to wriggle round compensation payments Rui Amores, the Algarve’s environmental lawyer with a number of significant victories already under his belt, has turned
Algarve beach named best in the world by Tripadvisor
The Algarve’s planned desalination plant is to be built near the beach Albufeira’s stunning Praia da Falésia has been hailed the best beach in the world in the 2024 edition
Algarve economy “needs more than just tourism”
Tourism isn’t the problem; it’s the lack of other sectors to complement it, says NERA boss The president of the Algarve’s NERA business association has highlighted the importance of diversifying
Algarve desalination costs almost double
Águas do Algarve launches €90 million tender for desalination plant in Albufeira In spite of public protest, the government is sticking to its guns, insisting a €90 million desalination plant